Container Driver CDL B

Republic Services • Imperial, CA

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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 to customers. The driver ensures 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 also includes inspecting and maintaining the vehicle, servicing assigned customer routes, handling collected waste, completing required reports, and following safety and productivity standards.

Requirements

• Class B or higher Commercial Driver’s license with air brakes endorsement.
• Good customer service skills and the ability to act professionally, courteously, cooperatively, honestly, and trustworthily toward customers and coworkers.
• Good time-management skills to complete responsibilities efficiently and safely.
• Ability to follow through, adhere to a work schedule, and address challenges as they arise.
• Ability to follow Company policies and rules, promote safety standards, and avoid inappropriate risks.
• Pride in work and commitment to achieving goals.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of prior experience driving commercial trucks preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform complete pre- and post-operation vehicle inspections, checking tire pressure, fluid levels, safety equipment, gauges, and controls; report safety issues on standard reports.
• Safely operate a heavy truck on the designated route and to the disposal site; read route sheets, follow maps, and service customers as directed by the route sheet, dispatcher, or supervisor.
• 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 in a timely manner.
• Identify unsatisfactory waste containers and tag them according to applicable departmental procedures.
• Monitor waste for evidence of unacceptable materials.
• Clean the area after an accidental waste spill in accordance with applicable safety standards and policies.
• Monitor vehicle condition to maintain operational readiness and minimize downtime; clean waste from the packer blade and truck body, where appropriate, on each disposal trip.
• Complete required route/productivity sheets, vehicle condition reports, and other reports.
• Meet required departmental productivity standards to ensure customers are serviced in a timely and efficient manner.
• 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 comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans, and vision coverage.
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee discount programs.
• 401(k) 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