Republic Services
Provider of non‑hazardous solid waste collection, recycling, disposal and energy services.
Driver - CDL (B)
Drive collection truck, service customers, ensure safety and compliance.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The Driver – CDL (B) safely operates a collection truck to provide prompt, courteous, and complete waste removal services. The driver ensures the vehicle meets the company's safety standards before each shift, adheres to all company, state, and federal regulations, and completes daily vehicle condition reports to address any defects promptly. Key duties include performing thorough pre‑ and post‑operation inspections of tires, fluids, safety equipment, gauges, and controls, and reporting any safety issues. Drivers follow route sheets and maps, operate manual or automatic controls to lift, load, compact, and dispose of refuse at designated facilities, and interact courteously with customers, dispatchers, and coworkers. They identify and tag unsatisfactory waste containers, clean accidental spills according to safety policies, monitor vehicle condition to minimize downtime, and complete required route, productivity, and VCR reports while meeting productivity standards and participating in the ReSOP safety program.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸truck operation
- ▸safety inspections
- ▸route navigation
- ▸load compaction
- ▸customer interaction
- ▸reporting
What You Bring
The role demands strong customer‑service skills, effective time management, and the ability to follow schedules and company policies without taking inappropriate risks. Employees are expected to act professionally, demonstrate honesty and trustworthiness, take pride in their work, and consistently pursue departmental goals. Minimum qualifications include a Class B (or higher) Commercial Driver’s License with an air‑brake endorsement. Eligible employees may elect to participate in a comprehensive benefits package.
Requirements
- ▸customer service
- ▸time management
- ▸professionalism
- ▸class b
- ▸air‑brake
- ▸trustworthiness
Benefits
Employees benefit from ongoing tools, technology, and learning opportunities, and the company’s focus on sustainability, growth, and community impact creates a supportive environment where teamwork and personal contribution are recognized. • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage • Health care and dependent care spending accounts • Short- and long-term disability • Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance • Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP) • Employee discount programs • 401(k) plan with a generous company match • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Work Environment
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