Container Delivery- CDL A

Republic Services • Winchester, VA

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About The Position

The 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, complies with Company, state, and federal regulations, and completes daily vehicle condition reports so defects can be repaired in a timely manner.

The role includes inspecting and monitoring the vehicle, following assigned routes and customer instructions, operating equipment to lift and load refuse, and disposing of collected material at designated facilities. Drivers interact professionally with customers and coworkers, maintain containers and work areas, complete route and vehicle reports, and follow safety and productivity procedures. Other job-related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Class A Commercial Driver’s License with air brakes endorsement.
• Good customer service skills; acts professionally, courteously, cooperatively, honestly, and trustworthily toward customers and coworkers.
• Good time-management skills to complete assigned responsibilities efficiently and safely.
• Good follow-through; adheres to work schedules and addresses 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 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform complete pre- and post-operation vehicle inspections according to Company policy, checking tire pressure, fluid levels, safety equipment, gauges, and controls.
• Report safety issues using standard reports.
• Safely operate the truck along designated routes and to disposal sites; follow route sheets and maps and service customers as directed by the route sheet, dispatcher, or supervisor.
• Operate manual and/or automatic controls in accordance with safety policies 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 materials.
• Clean areas 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.
• Meet required departmental productivity standards to service customers 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 may elect 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 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