Driver - CDL (A)

About the Role

Position Summary: The Driver – CDL (A) safely operates a heavy commercial truck, tractor‑trailer, straight truck with a pup trailer, or other Class A CDL vehicle to provide prompt and courteous delivery and removal of large containers. The driver ensures the vehicle complies with the company’s safety standards before operation, adheres to company, state and federal regulations at all times, and completes daily vehicle condition reports to guarantee timely repair of any defects. • Perform complete pre- and post‑operation inspection of the vehicle to ensure tire pressure, fluid levels, safety equipment, gauges, and controls are in proper working order; report any safety issues on standard reports. • Safely operate the heavy truck along designated routes, read route sheets, follow maps, and service each customer as assigned by the dispatcher or supervisor. • Operate manual and/or automatic controls to lift and load refuse, operate the compactor, and dispose of collected material at the designated facility. • Courteously interact with customers, dispatchers, and others daily to ensure timely and professional service of all customer routes. • Perform minor repairs to containers on site or in the container yard. • Identify unsatisfactory waste containers and tag them according to departmental procedures. • Continuously monitor waste for evidence of unacceptable material. • Clean areas around accidental waste spills, adhering to all applicable safety standards and policies. • Continuously monitor vehicle condition to keep it operationally ready, minimizing downtime and cleaning waste from containers on each disposal trip. • Complete required route/productivity sheets, vehicle condition reports (VCRs), and other reports as needed. • Maintain adherence to productivity standards to ensure all customers are serviced efficiently and timely. • Follow all required safety policies and procedures. • Actively participate in the Company’s ReSOP program.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸vehicle inspection
• ▸truck operation
• ▸refuse loading
• ▸customer service
• ▸minor repairs
• ▸reporting

What You Bring

• Good customer service skills; act professionally, courteously, and cooperatively toward customers and co‑workers with honesty and trustworthiness. • Good time management skills to complete assigned responsibilities efficiently and safely. • Good follow‑through ability; adhere to work schedules and address challenges as they arise. • Ability to adhere to Company policies and promote safety standards without taking inappropriate risks. • Two years of prior experience driving commercial trucks preferred. • Demonstrated mechanical aptitude to perform minor repairs to containers. • Class A Commercial Driver’s license with air brakes endorsement.

Requirements

• ▸customer service
• ▸time management
• ▸safety standards
• ▸mechanical aptitude
• ▸class a
• ▸air brakes

Benefits

Eligible employees receive rewarding compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, retirement plans, employee stock purchase, and paid time off. At Republic Services, employee efforts are valued and teamwork is emphasized. The company invests in tools and technology for safe, effective work, offers opportunities for learning and growth, and actively pursues sustainability initiatives to leave the world better than it was found. • 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). • Paid Time Off (PTO).

Work Environment

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