Driver - CDL (A)

Republic Services•Jenison, MI

11d

About The Position

The 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. 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. The position includes servicing assigned customer routes, operating vehicle controls and compactors, disposing of collected materials at designated facilities, maintaining vehicle readiness, handling container issues and accidental spills, completing required reports, and following safety and productivity standards. Drivers interact professionally with customers, dispatchers, and coworkers and participate in the Company’s ReSOP program.

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 work schedules, 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 preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform complete pre- and post-operation vehicle inspections, checking tire pressure, fluid levels, safety equipment, gauges, and controls; report safety issues.
Safely operate the truck along designated routes and to disposal sites, using route sheets and maps to service assigned customers.
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 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 areas around accidental waste spills in accordance with 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 and productivity sheets, vehicle condition reports, and other reports.
Meet required departmental productivity standards.
Follow required safety policies and procedures.
Actively participate in the Company’s ReSOP program.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.