Driver - CDL (B)

Republic Services•Fremont, CA

About The Position

A Driver - CDL (B) safely operates a collection truck and provides prompt, courteous, and complete waste removal services for customers. The role includes ensuring the vehicle meets Company safety standards before operation, complying with Company, state, and federal regulations while driving, and completing daily vehicle condition reports so defects can be repaired promptly. The driver follows an assigned route to customers and disposal facilities, operates vehicle controls and compactors, monitors and cleans the truck, handles waste spills and unacceptable materials according to safety procedures, and completes route and productivity documentation. The position also requires professional interactions with customers and colleagues, adherence to productivity and safety standards, and participation 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 a professional, courteous, cooperative, honest, and trustworthy manner.
Good time management skills to complete responsibilities efficiently and safely.
Ability to follow through, adhere to the work schedule, and address challenges as they arise.
Ability to follow Company policies and rules, promote safety standards, and avoid inappropriate risks.
Pride in work and commitment to achieving goals.

Responsibilities

Perform pre- and post-operation vehicle inspections, check that vehicle components and safety equipment are working properly, and report safety issues.
Safely operate the truck along 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, use 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 evidence of unacceptable materials.
Clean up accidental waste spills in accordance with 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 required route and productivity sheets, vehicle condition reports, and other reports.
Meet required departmental productivity standards.
Follow required safety policies and procedures and participate actively in the Company’s ReSOP program.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.