Republic Services
Provider of non‑hazardous solid waste collection, recycling, disposal and energy services.
Residential Route Driver - CDL B
Operate collection trucks safely, serve customers, and maintain vehicle compliance.
Job Highlights
About the Role
A Driver – CDL (B) safely operates a collection truck to provide prompt, courteous waste removal services. The driver must ensure the vehicle meets the Company’s safety standards, adhere to all state and federal regulations, and complete daily vehicle condition reports to address defects promptly. The role requires thorough pre‑ and post‑operation vehicle inspections, proper handling of waste using manual or automatic controls, and accurate completion of route, productivity and VCR paperwork. Drivers must maintain productivity standards, monitor vehicle readiness, and clean any accidental spills following safety protocols. • Perform complete pre‑ and post‑operation vehicle inspections, checking tire pressure, fluid levels, safety equipment, gauges, and controls. • Safely operate the collection truck along the assigned route, read route sheets, and service each customer as directed. • Operate manual/automatic controls to lift, load, compact, and dispose of refuse at the designated facility. • Interact courteously with customers, dispatchers, and coworkers to ensure timely service. • Identify and tag unsatisfactory waste containers per departmental procedures. • Monitor waste for unacceptable materials and clean accidental spills according to safety standards. • Clean waste from the packer blade and truck body on each disposal trip to keep the vehicle operational. • Complete required route/productivity sheets, VCRs, and other reports accurately. • Maintain required productivity standards and minimize vehicle downtime. • Follow all safety policies, participate in the ReSOP program, and perform other assigned duties.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸vehicle inspections
- ▸truck operation
- ▸waste loading
- ▸route reporting
- ▸productivity standards
- ▸safety compliance
What You Bring
Successful candidates demonstrate strong customer service, time management, and follow‑through skills, and they uphold the Company’s safety policies without taking inappropriate risks. Minimum requirement is a Class B (or higher) Commercial Driver’s License with an air‑brake endorsement.
Requirements
- ▸customer service
- ▸time management
- ▸follow‑through
- ▸safety
- ▸class b
- ▸air‑brake
Benefits
Pay ranges from $22.40 to $30.80 per hour, varying by locality, and eligible employees may participate in a comprehensive benefits and bonus program. • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage • Health care and dependent care spending accounts • Short‑ and long‑term disability insurance • Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment coverage • Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP) • Employee discount programs • 401(k) plan with generous company match • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) • Paid Time Off (PTO) • CDP Disclosure • Great Place to Work
Work Environment
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