Republic Services
Provider of non‑hazardous solid waste collection, recycling, disposal and energy services.
Driver - CDL B / A - Residential Waste
Safely operate collection trucks to remove waste, serve 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 for customers. The driver must ensure the vehicle complies with company safety standards before operating, adhere to all company, state, and federal regulations, and complete daily vehicle condition reports to address any defects promptly. Drivers perform thorough pre‑ and post‑operation inspections, checking tire pressure, fluid levels, safety equipment, gauges, and controls, and report any safety issues on standard forms. They follow their designated route, read route sheets, and service each customer as assigned, operating manual or automatic controls to lift, load, compact, and dispose of waste at the designated facility. Customer interaction is professional and courteous, with drivers identifying and tagging unsatisfactory waste containers, monitoring waste for unacceptable material, and cleaning accidental spills according to safety policies. They also clean waste from the packer blade and truck body on each disposal trip, complete required route productivity sheets, VCRs, and other reports, and maintain productivity standards to service customers efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸truck operation
- ▸vehicle inspection
- ▸route service
- ▸waste loading
- ▸spill cleanup
- ▸report completion
What You Bring
Drivers must demonstrate good customer service, time management, and follow‑through abilities, adhering to work schedules, company policies, and safety standards without taking inappropriate risks. Pride in work and a commitment to achieving goals are essential. The minimum requirement is a Class B or higher Commercial Driver’s License with an air‑brakes endorsement.
Requirements
- ▸customer service
- ▸time management
- ▸safety standards
- ▸class b
- ▸air‑brakes
Benefits
Eligible employees receive a competitive compensation package that includes medical, dental, and vision benefits, retirement savings options, paid time off, and other employee discounts. Employees are valued for their effort, provided with modern tools and technology, and offered opportunities for learning and advancement while contributing to sustainability goals that leave the world better than they found it. • 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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