Driver - CDL (A)

Republic Services • Springfield, MA

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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 so defects can be repaired in a timely manner.

The role involves inspecting and maintaining vehicle readiness, following assigned routes, servicing customers, handling and disposing of refuse, and completing required records. Drivers also interact professionally with customers and coworkers, address container issues, respond to waste spills, monitor waste for unacceptable materials, and follow departmental productivity and safety standards.

Requirements

• Class A Commercial Driver’s license with air brakes endorsement.
• Good customer service skills and the ability to act professionally, courteously, cooperatively, honestly, and with trustworthiness toward customers and coworkers.
• Good time-management skills to complete assigned 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 motivation to achieve goals.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude to perform minor container repairs.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of prior experience driving commercial trucks 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 the designated route and to the disposal site; read route sheets, follow maps, and service customers as identified or assigned by dispatchers or supervisors.
• Operate manual and/or automatic controls to lift and load refuse, operate the compactor, and dispose of collected material at the designated facility in accordance with Company safety policies and procedures.
• Interact courteously with customers, dispatchers, and others to ensure customer routes are serviced promptly and professionally.
• 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 materials.
• Clean the area around accidental waste spills while adhering to applicable safety standards and policies.
• Monitor vehicle condition to maintain operational readiness and minimize downtime; clean waste from the container and container edges on each disposal trip.
• Complete required route/productivity sheets, vehicle condition reports, and other reports.
• Meet required departmental productivity standards so 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.

Benefits

• Eligible employees can 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 insurance.
• 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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed