Commercial Driver

Republic Services•Jenison, MI

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 operating it, complies with Company, state, and federal regulations, and completes daily vehicle condition reports so defects can be repaired promptly. The role also involves customer interaction, route and productivity documentation, safe handling and disposal of waste, and adherence to department productivity and safety 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 the ability to act professionally, courteously, cooperatively, honestly, and trustworthily toward customers and coworkers.
Good time-management skills to complete assigned responsibilities efficiently and safely.
Good follow-through; adherence to the work schedule and ability to 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

Perform complete pre- and post-operation vehicle inspections in accordance with Company policy, checking tire pressure, fluid levels, safety equipment, gauges, and controls; report safety issues on standard reports.
Safely operate a heavy truck on the designated route and to the disposal site; read route sheets, follow maps, and service customers as indicated or as assigned by a dispatcher or supervisor.
Operate manual and/or automatic controls according to Company safety policies 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 applicable 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 to ensure operational readiness, minimize downtime, and clean waste from the packer blade and truck body on each disposal trip where appropriate.
Complete required route and productivity sheets, vehicle condition reports, and other reports.
Meet required departmental productivity standards so customers are serviced efficiently and promptly.
Follow required safety policies and procedures.
Actively participate in the Company’s ReSOP program.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.