Driver - CDL (B)

Republic Services • Fort Collins, CO

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About The Position

A Driver - CDL (B) safely operates a collection truck and provides prompt, courteous, and complete waste removal services to customers. 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 also requires monitoring vehicle readiness, maintaining productivity standards, following safety policies, and completing required route and operational reports. Other job-related duties may be 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 toward customers and coworkers.
• Good time-management skills to complete responsibilities efficiently and safely.
• Ability to follow the work schedule and see challenges through to completion.
• 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

• Inspect the vehicle before and after operation according to company policy, checking tire pressure, fluid levels, safety equipment, gauges, and controls; report safety issues on standard reports.
• Safely operate the truck along the designated route and to the disposal site, following route sheets and maps and servicing assigned customers.
• Use 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 procedures.
• Interact courteously and professionally with customers, dispatchers, and others to ensure routes are serviced promptly.
• Identify unsatisfactory waste containers and tag them according to applicable procedures.
• Monitor waste for unacceptable materials.
• Clean the area following accidental waste spills in accordance with applicable safety standards and policies.
• Monitor vehicle condition to maintain operational readiness and minimize downtime; clean waste from the packer blade and truck body on disposal trips where appropriate.
• Complete route and productivity sheets, vehicle condition reports, and other required 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.

Benefits

• Eligible employees may elect comprehensive medical benefits, 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.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Paid Time Off (PTO).

What This Job Offers

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