CDL B Driver (Automated Sideload)

Republic Services • Delano, MN

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About The Position

A Driver – CDL (B) safely operates a collection truck and provides prompt, courteous, and complete waste removal services for customers. The driver ensures the vehicle complies with Company safety standards before operation, follows Company, state, and federal regulations, and completes daily vehicle condition reports so defects can be repaired promptly.

The role includes inspecting and maintaining the vehicle, following an assigned route to service customers and reach the disposal site, operating truck and compactor controls, and handling collected material safely. Drivers interact professionally with customers, dispatchers, and coworkers; monitor waste and vehicle condition; respond to spills; complete route and productivity documentation; and follow required 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 approach.
• Good time-management skills to complete assigned responsibilities efficiently and safely.
• Ability to follow the work schedule and follow through on challenges as they arise.
• Ability to adhere to Company policies and rules, promote safety standards, and avoid inappropriate risks.
• Pride in work and commitment to achieving goals.

Responsibilities

• Perform complete pre- and post-operation vehicle inspections, checking tire pressure, fluid levels, safety equipment, gauges, and controls; report safety issues.
• Safely operate the truck along the designated route and to the disposal site, using route sheets and maps and servicing assigned customers.
• Operate 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 material.
• Clean areas around accidental waste spills in accordance with applicable safety standards and policies.
• Monitor the vehicle’s condition, keep it operationally ready, and clean waste from the packer blade and truck body on disposal trips where appropriate.
• Complete required route and productivity sheets, vehicle condition reports, and other reports.
• Meet required departmental productivity standards.
• Follow required safety policies and procedures and actively participate in the Company’s ReSOP program.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Eligible employees may elect comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans, and vision coverage.
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee discount programs.
• 401(k) plan with a generous company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Paid Time Off (PTO).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed