Driver - CDL (B) Resi

Republic Services • Athens, TX

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About The Position

A Driver - CDL (B) safely operates a collection truck and provides prompt, courteous, complete waste removal services. 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 role follows designated routes to customers and disposal facilities, operates refuse-loading and compaction controls, and maintains the vehicle and work area safely and efficiently.

The driver interacts professionally with customers, dispatchers, and coworkers; monitors collected waste and vehicle condition; completes required route, productivity, and vehicle reports; and follows all safety policies and procedures. The role also includes participating in the Company’s ReSOP program and performing other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Class B or higher Commercial Driver’s license with air brakes endorsement.
• Good customer service skills and a professional, courteous, cooperative, honest, and trustworthy approach.
• Good time-management skills to complete responsibilities efficiently and safely.
• Ability to follow through, adhere to the 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 motivation to achieve goals.

Responsibilities

• Perform complete pre- and post-operation vehicle inspections, checking tire pressure, fluid levels, safety equipment, gauges, and controls; report safety issues.
• Safely operate a heavy truck along designated routes and to disposal sites, using route sheets and maps and servicing customers as directed.
• Operate manual and/or automatic controls to lift and load refuse, operate the compactor, and dispose of materials at designated facilities.
• Interact courteously and professionally with customers, dispatchers, and others to ensure routes are serviced promptly.
• Identify unsatisfactory waste containers and tag them according to departmental procedures.
• Monitor waste for evidence of unacceptable materials.
• Clean up accidental waste spills in accordance with applicable safety standards and policies.
• Monitor vehicle condition to ensure operational readiness and minimize downtime; clean waste from the packer blade and truck body where appropriate on disposal trips.
• Complete required route and productivity sheets, vehicle condition reports, and other reports.
• Meet required departmental productivity standards.
• Follow required safety policies and procedures and participate actively 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.
• Retirement plan with a company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Paid Time Off (PTO).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed