Driver - CDL (B)

Republic Services • Salem, OR

20d

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 operation, complies with Company, state, and federal regulations while driving, and completes daily vehicle condition reports so defects can be repaired promptly. The role includes servicing assigned customer routes, transporting collected waste to designated disposal facilities, and maintaining the vehicle and work areas in accordance with safety and operating procedures.

The driver interacts professionally with customers, dispatchers, and coworkers; completes route, productivity, and condition reports; and meets departmental productivity standards. Employees are expected to follow Company safety policies, participate in the ReSOP program, and demonstrate honesty, trustworthiness, good time management, reliable follow-through, and pride in their work. Other job-related duties may be assigned.

Eligible employees may elect to participate in the listed benefits. The posting describes the general nature of the position and states that it does not establish a contract for employment.

Requirements

• Class B or higher Commercial Driver’s License with air brakes endorsement.
• Good customer service skills and the ability to act professionally, courteously, cooperatively, honestly, and trustworthily with customers and coworkers.
• Good time-management skills to complete assigned responsibilities efficiently and safely.
• Ability to adhere to Company policies and rules, promote safety standards, and avoid inappropriate risks.
• Good follow-through; adherence to the work schedule and ability to address challenges as they arise.
• Pride in work and commitment to achieving 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 on the designated route and to the disposal site, using 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.
• 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 while following applicable safety standards and policies.
• Monitor vehicle condition to maintain operational readiness, and clean waste from the packer blade and truck body on disposal trips where appropriate.
• Complete required route and productivity sheets, vehicle condition reports, and other reports.
• Meet departmental productivity standards to service customers efficiently and on time.
• Follow required safety policies and procedures.
• Actively participate in the Company’s ReSOP program.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Eligible employees can elect comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans, and vision coverage.
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee discount programs.
• Retirement plan with a generous company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Paid Time Off (PTO).

What This Job Offers

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