Driver - CDL (A)

Republic Services•Union City, TN

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. 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 addressed promptly. The role includes completing assigned routes, servicing customers, handling collected waste, maintaining vehicle and container condition, and following safety and productivity requirements.

Requirements

Class A Commercial Driver’s License with an air brakes endorsement.
Good customer service skills and the ability to act professionally, courteously, cooperatively, honestly, and in a trustworthy manner.
Good time-management skills to complete assigned responsibilities efficiently and safely.
Ability to follow through, adhere to a 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 commitment to achieving goals.

Nice To Haves

Two years of prior experience driving commercial trucks.
Demonstrated mechanical aptitude to perform minor container repairs.

Responsibilities

Conduct complete pre- and post-operation vehicle inspections according to Company policy, check that tires, fluids, safety equipment, gauges, and controls are working properly, and report safety issues.
Safely operate the heavy truck along assigned routes and to disposal sites; use route sheets and maps and service customers as directed.
Operate manual 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 materials.
Clean areas affected by accidental waste spills in accordance with applicable safety standards and policies.
Monitor vehicle condition to maintain operational readiness and minimize downtime; clean waste from containers 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 all required safety policies and procedures.
Actively participate in the Company’s ReSOP program.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.