Commercial Front Load Driver CDL B

Republic Services•Beaufort, SC

About The Position

A Driver – CDL (B) safely operates a collection truck and provides prompt, courteous, and complete waste removal services to customers. The driver ensures the vehicle complies with company safety standards before operation, follows company, state, and federal regulations while driving, and completes daily vehicle condition reports (VCRs) so defects can be repaired promptly. The role includes operating along designated routes, servicing customers, transporting collected material to disposal facilities, maintaining the vehicle, completing required reports, and meeting productivity standards.

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 on challenges and adhere to the work schedule.
Ability to follow company policies and rules, promote safety standards, and avoid inappropriate risks.
Ability to maintain pride in work and strive to achieve goals.

Responsibilities

Perform complete pre- and post-operation vehicle inspections, checking tire pressure, fluid levels, safety equipment, gauges, and controls, and report safety issues.
Safely operate the heavy truck on the designated route and to the disposal site; read route sheets, follow maps, and service 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 applicable 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 keep it operationally ready and minimize downtime; clean waste from the packer blade and truck body on disposal trips where appropriate.
Complete required route and productivity sheets, VCRs, 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.
Demonstrate good customer service, time management, follow-through, adherence to work schedules and company policies, and pride in work.