Republic Services
Provider of non‑hazardous solid waste collection, recycling, disposal and energy services.
Driver - CDL (B)
Operate collection trucks safely, provide waste removal services and maintain vehicle compliance.
Job Highlights
About the Role
A Driver – CDL (B) safely operates a collection truck to provide prompt, courteous, and complete waste removal services. The driver must ensure the vehicle complies with the company’s safety standards and all applicable state and federal regulations, completing daily vehicle condition reports to address any defects promptly. Key duties include performing thorough pre‑ and post‑operation inspections, reading route sheets, loading and compacting refuse, and delivering it to designated disposal sites. The driver interacts professionally with customers, dispatchers, and coworkers, tags unsatisfactory containers, manages waste spills according to safety policies, and keeps the vehicle clean and operational to minimize downtime. • Conduct pre‑ and post‑trip vehicle inspections and complete daily VCRs. • Operate the collection truck safely along assigned routes, loading refuse and using the compactor. • Read route sheets, follow maps, and service each customer as directed. • Interact courteously with customers, dispatchers, and colleagues; tag unsatisfactory containers. • Clean and contain accidental waste spills in accordance with safety standards. • Monitor vehicle condition, clean packer blade and truck body after each disposal trip. • Complete route, productivity, and other required reports to meet departmental standards. • Adhere to all company, state, and federal safety regulations and participate in the ReSOP program.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸vehicle inspection
- ▸truck operation
- ▸route navigation
- ▸spill cleanup
- ▸report generation
- ▸safety compliance
What You Bring
The minimum requirement is a Class B (or higher) Commercial Driver’s License with an air‑brake endorsement. The role also demands strong customer‑service skills, effective time management, and a commitment to follow company policies and safety standards. • Demonstrate strong customer service, time management, and follow‑through abilities. • Hold a Class B (or higher) Commercial Driver’s License with air‑brake endorsement.
Requirements
- ▸customer service
- ▸time management
- ▸class b
- ▸air‑brake
- ▸follow‑through
Benefits
• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans 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 a generous company match. • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
Work Environment
Field