Driver - CDL (A)

Republic Services•Durango, CO

19d

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 following assigned routes, servicing customers, operating controls to lift and load refuse, using compactors, and disposing of collected material at designated facilities. Drivers also inspect and monitor vehicle condition, report safety issues, complete required records, maintain productivity standards, interact professionally with customers and colleagues, and follow safety procedures.

Requirements

Class A Commercial Driver’s License with air brakes endorsement.
Good customer service skills and a professional, courteous, cooperative, honest, and trustworthy manner.
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 drive to achieve goals.
Demonstrated mechanical aptitude to perform minor container repairs.

Nice To Haves

Two years of prior experience driving commercial trucks.

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 assigned.
Operate manual and/or automatic controls in accordance with Company safety policies to lift and load refuse, operate the compactor, and dispose of collected material at the designated facility.
Interact courteously with customers, dispatchers, and others to ensure routes are serviced in a timely and professional manner.
Perform minor repairs to containers on site or in the container yard.
Identify unsatisfactory waste containers and tag them according to departmental procedures.
Monitor waste for evidence of unacceptable material.
Clean the area around accidental waste spills in accordance with applicable safety standards and policies.
Monitor vehicle condition to ensure it is operationally ready 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.
Maintain required departmental productivity standards.
Follow all required safety policies and procedures.
Actively participate in the Company’s ReSOP program.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.