Republic Services
Provider of non‑hazardous solid waste collection, recycling, disposal and energy services.
Driver - CDL (B)
Safely operate a collection truck, service customers, 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. This role includes ensuring the vehicle complies with company safety standards, adhering to all state and federal regulations, and completing daily vehicle condition reports to address any defects promptly. Key responsibilities involve performing thorough pre‑ and post‑operation inspections, following route sheets and maps, loading and compacting refuse, and disposing of material at designated facilities. The driver must interact professionally with customers and dispatchers, identify and tag unsatisfactory containers, monitor waste for prohibited items, and clean spills according to safety policies while maintaining vehicle cleanliness. • Conduct pre‑ and post‑trip vehicle inspections and complete daily VCRs. • Operate collection truck safely on assigned routes, loading and disposing waste. • Follow route sheets, maps, and dispatcher instructions to service customers. • Use manual/automatic controls to lift, load, compact, and unload refuse. • Interact courteously with customers, dispatchers, and coworkers. • Identify, tag, and report unsatisfactory waste containers. • Monitor waste for prohibited materials and clean spills per safety standards. • Maintain vehicle cleanliness by removing waste from packer blade and truck body. • Complete route productivity sheets, VCRs, and other required reports. • Meet departmental productivity standards and participate in ReSOP safety program. • Adhere to all company, state, and federal safety regulations.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸vehicle inspection
- ▸truck operation
- ▸route navigation
- ▸refuse loading
- ▸spill cleanup
- ▸report filing
What You Bring
• Hold a Class B (or higher) CDL with air‑brake endorsement. • Demonstrate strong customer service, time management, and follow‑through skills.
Requirements
- ▸class b
- ▸cdl
- ▸air‑brake
- ▸customer service
- ▸time management
- ▸follow‑through
Benefits
Minimum qualifications include a Class B (or higher) commercial driver’s license with an air‑brake endorsement. The position offers a wage of $38.05 per hour plus a bonus plan, and requires strong customer service, time‑management, and adherence to safety and productivity standards. The company's strategy focuses on profitable growth through recycling, waste, environmental solutions, and sustainability innovation, including advanced recycling facilities and landfill gas‑to‑energy projects. Recognized for sustainability and ethics, Republic Services offers a supportive environment where employees can grow, learn, and contribute to a more sustainable world. • Receive comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and other benefit offerings. • Eligible for 401(k) match, ESPP, PTO, and various insurance plans.
Work Environment
Field