Class B CDL Driver - Garbage Truck

Republic Services•Mauston, WI

About The Position

A Driver – CDL (B) safely operates a collection truck and provides prompt, courteous, and complete waste removal services. The driver ensures the vehicle meets 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 operates on a route with a 5 a.m. start and includes a $2,000 sign-on bonus. The driver performs vehicle inspections, services assigned customers, transports collected refuse to designated disposal facilities, and uses manual or automatic controls to lift and load waste and operate the compactor. The position requires courteous customer and coworker interactions, attention to vehicle condition and safety, accurate route and vehicle reporting, and adherence to productivity standards and company procedures. Eligible employees may elect to participate in the listed compensation and benefits programs. Republic Services describes itself as an environmental services company focused on recycling, waste management, environmental solutions, and sustainability innovation.

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 toward customers and coworkers.
Good time-management skills to complete assigned responsibilities efficiently and safely.
Ability to follow work schedules and see challenges through to completion.
Ability to adhere to company policies and rules, promote safety standards, and avoid inappropriate risks.
Pride in work and a 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 on standard reports.
Safely operate the truck along the designated route and to the disposal site; read route sheets, follow maps, and service customers identified by the route sheet or assigned by dispatch or a supervisor.
Operate manual and/or automatic controls according to safety policies to lift and load refuse, operate the compactor, and dispose of collected material at the designated facility.
Interact courteously with customers, dispatchers, and others to ensure routes are serviced promptly and professionally.
Identify unsatisfactory waste containers and tag them according to applicable procedures.
Monitor waste for unacceptable material.
Clean the area around accidental waste spills in accordance with applicable safety standards and policies.
Monitor vehicle condition to maintain operational readiness and minimize downtime; clean waste from the packer blade and truck body on each disposal trip where appropriate.
Complete route/productivity sheets, vehicle condition reports, and other required reports.
Meet required department productivity standards so customers are serviced 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.