Driver - CDL (B)-2

Republic Services•Erie, MI

About The Position

A Driver - CDL (B) safely operates a collection truck and provides prompt, courteous, and complete waste-removal service 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 (VCRs) so defects can be repaired promptly. The role follows an assigned route, services customers, transports collected material to a designated disposal facility, and maintains the truck in operationally ready condition. Drivers also complete required reports, meet productivity standards, follow safety procedures, and participate in the Company’s ReSOP program. Other job-related duties may be assigned. Eligible employees may elect to participate in the benefits listed in the posting. The job description notes that its statements describe the general nature and level of the work, are not exhaustive, and do not establish a contract of employment.

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 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 as they arise.
Ability to adhere to Company policies and rules, promote safety standards, and avoid inappropriate risks.
Pride in work and a desire to achieve goals.

Responsibilities

Perform pre- and post-operation vehicle inspections, checking tire pressure, fluid levels, safety equipment, gauges, and controls, and report safety issues.
Safely operate a heavy truck on the designated route and to the disposal site; follow route sheets and 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.
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 unacceptable material.
Clean areas affected by accidental waste spills while following applicable safety standards and policies.
Monitor vehicle condition, keep it operationally ready, and clean waste from the packer blade and truck body on disposal trips where appropriate.
Complete route and productivity sheets, VCRs, and other required reports.
Meet required departmental productivity standards.
Follow required safety policies and procedures and actively participate in the Company’s ReSOP program.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.