Driver - CDL (B)

Republic Services • Flint, MI

12d

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 position follows assigned routes, services customers professionally, handles and disposes of collected waste, maintains vehicle readiness, and follows safety and productivity requirements.

The role also involves communicating with customers, dispatchers, and coworkers; identifying unacceptable containers and waste; addressing accidental spills in accordance with safety policies; and completing required route, productivity, vehicle, and other reports. Employees may be assigned other job-related duties. Eligible employees may elect to participate in the benefits listed 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 responsibilities efficiently and safely.
• Ability to follow the work schedule and see challenges through to resolution.
• Ability to follow Company policies and rules, promote safety standards, and avoid inappropriate risks.
• Pride in work and commitment to achieving goals.

Responsibilities

• Inspect the vehicle before and after operation according to Company policy, checking tires, fluids, safety equipment, gauges, and controls, and report safety issues.
• Safely operate the truck on the designated route and to the disposal site, using route sheets and maps and servicing assigned customers.
• Operate manual or automatic controls to lift and load refuse, operate the compactor, and dispose of materials 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 and maintain operational readiness; 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 departmental productivity standards so customers are serviced efficiently and promptly.
• 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 coverage, dental plans, and vision coverage.
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• 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