Driver - CDL (B)

Republic Services•Mesa, AZ

11d

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 while driving, and completes daily vehicle condition reports so defects can be repaired promptly. The role includes conducting vehicle inspections, driving a designated collection route and transporting materials to disposal sites, operating loading and compaction controls, interacting professionally with customers and coworkers, and completing route and vehicle reports. Drivers monitor vehicle condition and collected waste, respond to spills and container issues in accordance with applicable procedures, maintain productivity and safety standards, and participate in the Company’s ReSOP program. 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, and cooperatively toward customers and coworkers.
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, promote safety standards, and avoid inappropriate risks.
Pride in work and motivation to achieve 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, using route sheets and maps and servicing customers as listed or assigned by the dispatcher or supervisor.
Operate manual and/or automatic controls in accordance with Company safety policies 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 materials.
Clean areas affected by accidental waste spills while adhering to 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, where appropriate, on each disposal trip.
Complete required route and productivity sheets, vehicle condition reports, and other reports.
Meet required departmental productivity standards to ensure 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.