Commercial Front Load Driver - CDL (B)

Republic Services•Pimento, IN

10d

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 meets Company safety standards before operation, follows Company, state, and federal regulations, and completes daily vehicle condition reports (VCRs) so defects can be repaired promptly. The role also involves operating along designated routes, handling refuse and equipment, maintaining customer service standards, completing required reports, and following safety and productivity requirements.

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 responsibilities efficiently and safely.
Ability to follow work schedules and see challenges through to resolution.
Ability to follow Company policies and rules, promote safety standards, and avoid inappropriate risks.
Pride in work and motivation to achieve goals.

Responsibilities

Inspect the vehicle before and after operation, including tire pressure, fluid levels, safety equipment, gauges, and controls; report safety issues.
Safely operate the truck on designated routes and to disposal sites, following route sheets and maps and servicing assigned customers.
Use manual or automatic controls to lift and load refuse, operate the compactor, and dispose of collected material at designated facilities.
Interact courteously with customers, dispatchers, and others to ensure routes are serviced promptly and professionally.
Identify unsatisfactory waste containers and tag them according to departmental procedures.
Monitor waste for unacceptable materials.
Clean areas affected by accidental waste spills in accordance with safety standards and policies.
Monitor vehicle condition, clean waste from the packer blade and truck body where appropriate, and help keep the vehicle operationally ready.
Complete required route and productivity sheets, VCRs, and other reports.
Meet departmental 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.