Automatic Side Load CDL Driver

Republic Services•Jacksonville, TX

About The Position

A Driver – CDL (B) safely operates a collection truck and provides prompt, courteous, complete waste removal services. The driver ensures the vehicle meets Company safety standards before operation, complies with Company, state, and federal regulations, and completes daily vehicle condition reports so defects can be repaired promptly. The role follows an assigned route, services customers, handles refuse collection and disposal, maintains the vehicle, completes required documentation, and follows safety and productivity standards. Other job-related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Class B or higher Commercial Driver’s license with air brakes endorsement.
Good customer service skills and a professional, courteous, cooperative, honest, and trustworthy manner.
Good time-management skills to complete assigned responsibilities efficiently and safely.
Ability to follow through, adhere to the work schedule, and address challenges as they arise.
Ability to follow Company policies and rules, promote safety standards, and avoid inappropriate risks.
Pride in work and a commitment to achieving goals.

Responsibilities

Inspect the vehicle before and after operation according to Company policy, including tires, fluid levels, safety equipment, gauges, and controls; report safety issues.
Safely operate the truck on the assigned route and to the disposal site, using route sheets and maps and servicing customers as directed.
Use manual and/or automatic controls to lift and load refuse, operate the compactor, and dispose of collected material at the designated facility.
Interact courteously and professionally with customers, dispatchers, and others to ensure routes are serviced promptly.
Identify unsatisfactory waste containers and tag them according to departmental procedures.
Monitor waste for evidence of unacceptable materials.
Clean the area around accidental waste spills in accordance with applicable safety standards and policies.
Monitor vehicle condition and readiness, minimize downtime, and clean waste from the packer blade and truck body on disposal trips where appropriate.
Complete route and productivity sheets, vehicle condition reports, and other required reports.
Meet departmental productivity standards and service customers efficiently and on time.
Follow required safety policies and procedures and actively participate in the Company’s ReSOP program.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.