Driver CDL B

Republic Services•Beaver Dam, KY

11d

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 role involves inspecting and maintaining vehicle readiness, following assigned routes and disposal procedures, operating truck and compactor controls, interacting professionally with customers and coworkers, and completing required reports while meeting productivity and safety standards. The driver also participates in the Company’s ReSOP program and performs other job-related duties as assigned.

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.
Good time management skills to complete assigned responsibilities efficiently and safely.
Ability to adhere to Company policies and rules, promote safety standards, and avoid inappropriate risks.
Good follow-through; adheres to work schedule and follows through on challenges.
Pride in work and a commitment to achieving goals.

Responsibilities

Perform complete pre- and post-operation vehicle inspections, checking tire pressure, fluid levels, safety equipment, gauges, and controls; report safety issues.
Safely operate the truck on the designated route and to the disposal site, following route sheets and maps and servicing assigned customers.
Operate 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 applicable procedures.
Monitor waste for unacceptable materials.
Clean areas around accidental waste spills in accordance with 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 disposal trips where appropriate.
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.
Actively participate in the Company’s ReSOP program.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.