Driver - CDL (B)

Republic Services•Osage Beach, MO

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 position also requires professional customer and coworker interactions, safe waste handling, timely route completion, and adherence to productivity and safety standards. 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 the ability to act professionally, courteously, cooperatively, honestly, and trustworthily toward customers and coworkers.
Good time-management skills to complete assigned responsibilities efficiently and safely.
Ability to follow the work schedule and follow through on challenges.
Ability to adhere to company policies and rules, promote safety standards, and avoid inappropriate risks.
Pride in work and motivation to achieve goals.

Responsibilities

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.
Safely operate the truck along the designated route and to the disposal site; read route sheets, follow maps, and service 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 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 applicable departmental procedures.
Monitor waste for evidence of unacceptable materials.
Clean areas affected by accidental waste spills while adhering to 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 each disposal trip where appropriate.
Complete required route and productivity sheets, vehicle condition reports, 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.