Driver - CDL (B)-1

Republic Services•Erie Township, MI

About The Position

A Driver - CDL (B) safely operates a collection truck and provides prompt, courteous, and complete waste removal services. The driver ensures the vehicle meets Company safety standards before operating it, follows applicable Company, state, and federal regulations, and completes daily vehicle condition reports so defects can be repaired promptly. The role includes servicing assigned customer routes, transporting collected material to designated disposal facilities, maintaining vehicle readiness, completing required reports, and meeting departmental productivity standards. The driver also follows safety policies, participates in the Company’s ReSOP program, and performs other job-related duties as assigned. Republic Services is an environmental services company providing recycling, waste, special waste, hazardous waste, and field services. The company describes its commitments as advancing circularity and decarbonization and supporting customers’ sustainability goals.

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 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 a commitment to achieving goals.

Responsibilities

Perform complete pre- and post-operation vehicle inspections, including checking tire pressure, fluid levels, safety equipment, gauges, and controls; report safety issues.
Safely operate a heavy truck along an assigned route and to the disposal site, following route sheets and maps and servicing assigned customers.
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.
Identify unsatisfactory waste containers and tag them according to departmental procedures.
Monitor waste for evidence of unacceptable material.
Clean up accidental waste spills in accordance with applicable safety standards and policies.
Monitor vehicle condition to keep it operationally ready and minimize downtime; clean waste from the packer blade and truck body on disposal trips where appropriate.
Complete required route/productivity sheets, vehicle condition reports, and other reports.
Meet departmental productivity standards to service customers in a timely and efficient manner.
Follow required safety policies and procedures and actively participate in the Company’s ReSOP program.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.