Republic Services
Provider of non‑hazardous solid waste collection, recycling, disposal and energy services.
Driver - CDL (B)
Operate a collection truck safely, service waste routes, and ensure vehicle compliance.
Job Highlights
About the Role
A Driver – CDL (B) safely operates a collection truck and provides prompt, courteous waste removal services. The driver ensures the vehicle meets the company’s safety standards before each shift, adheres to all company, state and federal regulations, and completes daily vehicle condition reports to address defects promptly. Daily duties include thorough pre‑ and post‑operation inspections of tire pressure, fluid levels, safety equipment, gauges and controls, and reporting any safety issues. Drivers follow assigned route sheets, operate manual or automatic controls to lift, load, compact and dispose of refuse, and interact professionally with customers, dispatchers and supervisors. They identify and tag unsatisfactory containers, monitor waste for prohibited materials, clean accidental spills, and keep the truck clean and operational to minimize downtime. Required documentation such as route sheets, productivity logs and VCRs are completed to maintain productivity standards and compliance with safety policies, including participation in the ReSOP program.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸vehicle inspection
- ▸route management
- ▸refuse loading
- ▸safety reporting
- ▸customer interaction
- ▸documentation
What You Bring
Successful candidates demonstrate strong customer‑service skills, effective time‑management, reliability, and a commitment to safety and company policies, taking pride in their work and following through on challenges. The minimum qualification is a Class B (or higher) commercial driver’s license with an air‑brakes endorsement.
Requirements
- ▸customer service
- ▸time management
- ▸reliability
- ▸safety
- ▸class b
- ▸air‑brakes
Benefits
Employees benefit from a supportive team environment, continual investment in safety‑focused tools and technology, and ample opportunities for learning and career growth while contributing to sustainability initiatives that aim to leave the world better than we 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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