Container Driver CDL (A)

Republic Services•Phoenix, AZ

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, complies with company, state, and federal regulations, and completes daily vehicle condition reports so defects can be repaired promptly.

Requirements

Class A Commercial Driver’s License with air brakes endorsement.
Good customer service skills and a professional, courteous, cooperative, honest, and trustworthy approach toward customers and coworkers.
Good time management skills to complete responsibilities efficiently and safely.
Ability to adhere to work schedules, follow through on challenges, and comply with company policies and rules.
Commitment to company safety standards and avoidance of 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 according to company policy, checking tire pressure, fluid levels, safety equipment, gauges, and controls; report safety issues on standard reports.
Safely operate the truck on designated routes and to disposal sites; read route sheets, follow maps, and service customers as directed by the route sheet, dispatcher, or supervisor.
Use manual and/or automatic controls in accordance with safety policies 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 areas affected by accidental waste spills while following applicable safety standards and policies.
Monitor vehicle condition to keep it operationally ready and minimize downtime; clean waste from the container and its edges on each disposal trip.
Complete required route and productivity sheets, vehicle condition reports, and other reports.
Meet departmental productivity standards so customers are serviced promptly and efficiently.
Follow required safety policies and procedures and actively participate in the Company’s ReSOP program.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.