Container Driver CDL (A)

Republic Services • Phoenix, AZ

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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 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 in a timely manner. The role includes servicing assigned customer routes, handling collected waste, maintaining vehicle and container readiness, and completing required reports. Other job-related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Class A Commercial Driver’s License with air brakes endorsement.
• Good customer service skills and a professional, courteous, cooperative, honest, and trustworthy approach with customers and co-workers.
• 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, promote safety standards, and avoid inappropriate risks.
• Pride in work and a commitment to achieving goals.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude to perform minor container repairs.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of prior commercial truck driving experience preferred.

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 the dispatcher or supervisor.
• Operate manual and/or automatic controls in accordance with safety policies and procedures 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.
• Perform minor repairs to containers at customer sites or in the container yard.
• Identify unsatisfactory waste containers and tag them according to 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 and minimize downtime; clean waste from the container and its edges on each disposal trip.
• Complete required route and productivity sheets, VCRs, and other reports.
• Meet required departmental productivity standards so customers are serviced efficiently and on time.
• Follow required safety policies and procedures.
• Actively participate in the Company’s ReSOP program.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed