Driver - CDL (A)

Republic Services•Mesa, AZ

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 (VCRs) so defects can be repaired promptly. The role includes inspecting and maintaining vehicle readiness, servicing assigned customer routes, operating equipment to load and dispose of refuse, interacting professionally with customers and colleagues, and completing required reports. The driver also performs minor container repairs, identifies and tags unsatisfactory containers, monitors waste for unacceptable materials, and responds to accidental spills in accordance with safety policies. The position requires adherence to productivity and safety standards and active participation in the Company’s ReSOP program.

Requirements

Class A Commercial Driver’s License with air brakes endorsement.
Good customer service skills and the ability to act professionally, courteously, cooperatively, honestly, and trustworthily.
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 commitment to achieving goals.

Nice To Haves

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

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, following route sheets and maps and servicing customers as assigned.
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 at customer sites or in the container yard.
Identify unsatisfactory waste containers and tag them according to departmental procedures.
Monitor waste continuously for evidence of unacceptable materials.
Clean up accidental waste spills in compliance with applicable safety standards and policies.
Monitor vehicle condition to ensure it remains operationally ready; clean waste from the container and container edges on each disposal trip.
Complete required route and productivity sheets, VCRs, and other reports.
Meet required departmental productivity standards so customers are serviced 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.