Driver - CDL (B)

Republic Services•Ivyland, PA

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, follows Company, state, and federal regulations, and completes daily vehicle condition reports (VCRs) so defects can be repaired promptly. The role includes completing vehicle inspections, servicing an assigned route, loading and disposing of refuse, interacting professionally with customers and colleagues, monitoring waste and vehicle conditions, cleaning accidental spills, and completing required reports. Drivers are expected to meet productivity standards and follow safety policies and procedures. Other job-related duties may be assigned. Eligible employees may elect to participate in the benefits listed in the posting. Republic Services describes itself as an environmental services company committed to circularity, decarbonization, and sustainability. The company’s broader description and equal opportunity statement are also included in the posting.

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 toward customers and coworkers.
Good time management skills to complete assigned responsibilities efficiently and safely.
Good follow-through ability, including adherence to the work schedule and addressing challenges as they arise.
Ability to adhere to Company policies and rules, promote safety standards, and avoid inappropriate risks.
Maintains pride in work and strives 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 on standard reports.
Safely operate a heavy truck along the designated route and to the disposal site; read route sheets, follow maps, and service customers identified by the route sheet or assigned by a dispatcher or 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 in a timely and professional manner.
Identify unsatisfactory waste containers and tag them according to departmental procedures.
Continuously monitor waste for evidence of unacceptable material.
Clean areas affected by accidental waste spills while following 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, where appropriate, 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.
Demonstrate good customer service, time management, and follow-through; adhere to work schedules, Company policies, and safety standards; avoid inappropriate risks and take pride in work.