Driver - CDL (A)

Republic Services•Springfield, MA

3d•$23 - $32

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. The role includes ensuring the vehicle meets Company safety standards before operation, complying with Company, state, and federal regulations, and completing daily vehicle condition reports so defects can be repaired promptly. The Driver follows designated routes, services customers, operates vehicle and loading controls, and disposes of collected material at designated facilities. The role also involves customer interaction, minor container repairs, monitoring waste and vehicle condition, maintaining a clean and safe work area, and completing required reports while meeting departmental productivity standards.

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 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 motivation 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; check tire pressure, fluid levels, safety equipment, gauges, and controls, and report safety issues.
Safely operate the heavy truck along designated routes and to disposal sites; read route sheets, follow maps, and service customers as directed.
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 with customers, dispatchers, and others to ensure routes are serviced promptly and professionally.
Perform minor repairs to containers at customer sites 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 areas affected by accidental waste spills in accordance with applicable safety standards and policies.
Monitor vehicle condition to keep it 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 (VCRs), 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.
Actively participate in the Company’s ReSOP program.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.