Republic Services
Provider of non‑hazardous solid waste collection, recycling, disposal and energy services.
Driver CDL B
Operate a collection truck safely, provide waste removal, maintain compliance and customer service.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The Driver – CDL (B) safely operates a collection truck and delivers prompt, courteous waste removal services to customers. The role includes ensuring the vehicle meets the company's safety standards before each run, adhering to all company, state, and federal regulations, and completing daily vehicle condition reports to address defects promptly. Key responsibilities include performing thorough pre‑ and post‑operation inspections of tire pressure, fluid levels, safety equipment, gauges, and controls; reading route sheets and following maps to service each customer; operating manual or automatic controls to lift, load, compact, and dispose of refuse at designated facilities; and interacting courteously with customers, dispatchers, and coworkers. The driver must identify and tag unsatisfactory waste containers, monitor waste for prohibited materials, clean accidental spills in compliance with safety policies, and keep the truck clean by removing waste from the packer blade and body after each disposal trip. Daily paperwork such as route/productivity sheets, VCRs, and other reports must be completed to maintain productivity standards and support the company's ReSOP safety program.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸truck operation
- ▸safety inspections
- ▸route navigation
- ▸refuse loading
- ▸customer service
- ▸paperwork
What You Bring
Strong customer‑service skills, effective time management, reliable follow‑through, and a commitment to safety and company policies are essential. Employees are expected to take pride in their work, act honestly and responsibly, and consistently meet productivity and safety expectations.
Requirements
- ▸customer service
- ▸time management
- ▸reliability
- ▸safety commitment
- ▸honesty
- ▸productivity
Benefits
Minimum qualifications include a Class B (or higher) Commercial Driver’s License with an air‑brake endorsement. Pay ranges from $20.35 to $28.00 per hour, varying by location, and the position may be eligible for bonus plans. • 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) • Paid Time Off (PTO)
Work Environment
Field