Driver - CDL (B)

Republic Services•Sainte Genevieve, MO

12d

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 ensures the vehicle complies with Company safety standards before operation, follows Company, state, and federal regulations, and completes daily vehicle condition reports so defects can be repaired promptly. The role includes inspecting and maintaining the vehicle, following a designated route, collecting and disposing of waste, operating truck controls and compactors, interacting professionally with customers and colleagues, monitoring materials and vehicle condition, completing route and safety reports, and meeting departmental productivity standards. The driver follows required safety policies and procedures, participates in the Company’s ReSOP program, and performs other related duties as assigned. The position requires a Class B or higher Commercial Driver’s License with an air brakes endorsement.

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 manner.
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 adhere to Company policies and rules and promote Company safety standards without taking inappropriate risks.
Pride in work and commitment to achieving goals.

Responsibilities

Perform complete pre- and post-operation vehicle inspections in accordance with Company policy, 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 assigned customers.
Operate manual and/or automatic controls according to Company safety policies and procedures 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 applicable departmental procedures.
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 ensure it is operationally ready and minimize downtime; clean waste from the packer blade and truck body on each disposal trip where appropriate.
Complete required route and productivity sheets, vehicle condition reports, and other reports.
Meet required departmental productivity standards to service customers in a timely and efficient manner.
Follow required safety policies and procedures.
Actively participate in the Company’s ReSOP program.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.