Republic Services
Provider of non‑hazardous solid waste collection, recycling, disposal and energy services.
Residential Driver CDL B
Operate collection trucks safely, service waste routes, and maintain vehicle 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 role also requires ensuring the vehicle meets the company’s safety standards, complying with all company, state, and federal regulations, and completing daily vehicle condition reports (VCRs) to address any defects promptly. Key duties include conducting thorough pre‑ and post‑operation vehicle inspections, reading route sheets, and delivering service to each customer as assigned. Operators must lift and load refuse, operate the compactor, and dispose of material at designated facilities while monitoring waste for unacceptable items and tagging unsatisfactory containers. Drivers interact professionally with customers, dispatchers, and coworkers, maintain vehicle cleanliness, and promptly clean accidental waste spills according to safety policies. They also complete required route, productivity, and VCR paperwork, adhere to productivity standards, follow all safety procedures, and actively participate in the Company’s ReSOP program.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸vehicle operation
- ▸safety inspections
- ▸route management
- ▸compactor operation
- ▸customer interaction
- ▸paperwork completion
What You Bring
The position demands strong customer‑service skills, effective time management, and the ability to follow schedules and policies without taking inappropriate risks. Employees are expected to take pride in their work, demonstrate honesty and trustworthiness, and consistently meet departmental goals.
Requirements
- ▸customer service
- ▸time management
- ▸policy adherence
- ▸honesty
- ▸trustworthiness
- ▸goal oriented
Benefits
Applicants must hold a Class B (or higher) Commercial Driver’s License with an air‑brakes endorsement. The role offers a rewarding compensation package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, various insurance options, retirement benefits, paid time off, and additional employee programs. • 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 • Retirement plan with generous company match • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) • Paid Time Off (PTO)
Work Environment
Field