Driver - CDL (B)

Republic Services•Dexter, MO

About The Position

A Driver - CDL (B) safely operates a collection truck and provides prompt, courteous, and complete waste removal services for customers. The driver verifies the vehicle meets Company safety standards before operating it, complies with Company, state, and federal regulations, and completes daily vehicle condition reports (VCRs) so defects can be repaired promptly. The role includes servicing an assigned route, transporting collected waste to the designated disposal site, and maintaining the vehicle and required records. The driver also provides professional customer service, follows safety and productivity standards, and participates in the Company’s ReSOP program. Other job-related duties may be assigned. The position requires a Class B or higher Commercial Driver’s License with an air brakes endorsement. Republic Services describes the work as supporting its local waste collection operations and broader environmental services business.

Requirements

Class B or higher Commercial Driver’s License with air brakes endorsement.
Good customer service skills and the ability to act professionally, courteously, and cooperatively toward customers and coworkers.
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 a commitment to achieving goals.

Responsibilities

Perform complete pre- and post-operation vehicle inspections, checking tire pressure, fluid levels, safety equipment, gauges, and controls, and report safety issues on standard reports.
Safely operate a heavy truck on the designated route and to the disposal site; read route sheets, follow maps, and service customers listed or assigned by dispatch or a supervisor.
Operate manual and/or automatic controls to lift and load refuse, operate the compactor, and dispose of collected material at the designated facility in accordance with safety policies and procedures.
Interact courteously with customers, dispatchers, and others to ensure routes are serviced promptly and professionally.
Identify unsatisfactory waste containers and tag them according to departmental procedures.
Monitor waste for evidence of unacceptable material.
Clean the area following an accidental waste spill in accordance with applicable safety standards and policies.
Monitor vehicle condition and readiness to minimize downtime; clean waste from the packer blade and truck body, where appropriate, on each disposal trip.
Complete required route and productivity sheets, VCRs, and other reports.
Meet required departmental productivity standards to ensure 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.