Container Delivery Driver - CDL A

Republic Services•Charlottesville, VA

About The Position

A Driver – CDL(A) safely operates a heavy commercial truck, tractor-trailer, straight truck with a pup trailer, or another vehicle requiring a Class A CDL to deliver and remove large containers promptly and courteously. The driver verifies that the vehicle meets company safety standards before operation, complies with company, state, and federal regulations, and completes daily vehicle condition reports so defects can be repaired promptly. The role follows assigned routes, services customers, handles and disposes of collected material, and maintains the vehicle and containers in safe, operational condition. Drivers complete required reports, meet productivity standards, follow safety procedures, and participate in the Company’s ReSOP program. Other job-related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Class A Commercial Driver’s License with air brakes endorsement.
Good customer service skills and the ability to act professionally, courteously, and cooperatively with customers and coworkers.
Honesty and trustworthiness.
Good time-management skills to complete assigned responsibilities efficiently and safely.
Ability to adhere to the work schedule and follow through when challenges arise.
Ability to follow company policies and rules, promote safety standards, and avoid inappropriate risks.
Pride in work and motivation to achieve goals.

Nice To Haves

Two years of prior experience driving commercial trucks.
Demonstrated mechanical aptitude to perform minor container repairs.

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 the truck along designated routes and to disposal sites; read route sheets, follow maps, and service customers as identified or assigned by dispatch or a supervisor.
Operate manual and/or automatic controls to lift and load refuse, operate the compactor, and dispose of collected material at the designated facility, following company safety policies and procedures.
Interact courteously and professionally with customers, dispatchers, and others to ensure routes are serviced promptly.
Perform minor repairs to containers on site or in the container yard.
Identify unsatisfactory waste containers and tag them in accordance with departmental procedures.
Monitor waste for evidence of unacceptable material.
Clean areas around accidental waste spills in accordance with applicable safety standards and policies.
Monitor vehicle condition to ensure it remains operational and minimize downtime; clean waste from the container and container edges on each disposal trip.
Complete route and productivity sheets, vehicle condition reports, and other required reports.
Meet required departmental productivity standards to ensure 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.