Driver CDL (A)

Republic Services•Ignacio, CO

7d•$21 - $29

About The Position

A Driver – CDL (A) safely operates a heavy commercial truck, tractor trailer, straight truck with a pup trailer, or other 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 all Company, state, and federal regulations, and completes daily vehicle condition reports so defects can be repaired promptly. The role includes completing vehicle inspections, servicing customers along assigned routes, operating equipment to collect and dispose of waste, maintaining vehicle and container condition, completing required reports, and following safety and productivity standards. Drivers also interact professionally with customers and coworkers, identify unacceptable waste or container issues, clean accidental spills, and participate in the Company’s ReSOP program.

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.
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 follow 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 experience driving commercial trucks.

Responsibilities

Perform pre- and post-operation vehicle inspections in accordance with Company policy, check tires, fluids, safety equipment, gauges, and controls, and report safety issues.
Operate the heavy truck safely along the designated route and to the disposal site; follow route sheets and maps and service customers as assigned.
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 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 material.
Clean areas affected by 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 container edges on each disposal trip.
Complete required route and productivity sheets, vehicle condition reports, and other reports.
Meet required departmental productivity standards to ensure 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.