Commercial Front Load Driver - CDL (B)

Republic Services • Pimento, IN

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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 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 includes inspecting and maintaining the vehicle, following an assigned route to service customers and dispose of collected material, operating refuse-loading and compactor controls, communicating professionally with customers and colleagues, and completing required reports. The driver also follows safety and productivity standards, participates in the Company’s ReSOP program, and performs other related duties as assigned.

Eligible employees may elect to participate in the benefits programs listed in the posting. Republic Services describes itself as an environmental services company focused on waste and recycling, 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.
• Good time-management skills to complete responsibilities efficiently and safely.
• Ability to follow through, adhere to the work schedule, and address challenges as they arise.
• Ability to adhere to Company policies and rules and promote safety standards without taking inappropriate risks.
• Pride in work and a commitment to achieving goals.

Responsibilities

• Perform 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, following 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 unacceptable materials.
• Clean areas around accidental waste spills in accordance with applicable safety standards and policies.
• Monitor vehicle condition and keep it operationally ready; clean waste from the packer blade and truck body on disposal trips where appropriate.
• Complete route and productivity sheets, VCRs, and other required 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 to participate in comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans, and vision coverage.
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee discount programs.
• Retirement 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