Driver - CDL (B)

Republic Services • Mesa, AZ

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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 while driving, and completes daily vehicle condition reports so defects can be repaired promptly. The role also involves maintaining the vehicle’s operational readiness, meeting productivity standards, and following all safety policies and procedures.

The driver serves customers along an assigned route, transports collected material to designated disposal facilities, and works professionally with customers, dispatchers, and coworkers. The position requires a Class B or higher Commercial Driver’s License with an air brakes endorsement.

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 work schedules and follow through on challenges.
• Ability to follow Company policies and rules, promote safety standards, and avoid inappropriate risks.

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; read route sheets, follow maps, and service customers as identified or assigned by a dispatcher or supervisor.
• Operate manual and/or automatic controls according to 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 in accordance with departmental procedures.
• Monitor waste for evidence of unacceptable materials.
• Clean the area 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 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.
• Provide good customer service; act professionally, courteously, cooperatively, honestly, and trustworthily toward customers and coworkers.
• Manage time effectively, adhere to the work schedule, follow through on challenges, comply with Company policies and rules, promote safety standards, avoid inappropriate risks, and strive to achieve goals.

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 company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Paid Time Off (PTO).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed