Local CDL B Driver Front Load or Side Load 10K RETENTION BONUS

Republic Services•Austin, TX

26d

About The Position

A Driver – CDL (B) safely operates a collection truck and provides prompt, courteous, complete waste removal services for customers. The driver ensures the vehicle meets Company safety standards before operation, follows Company, state, and federal regulations, and completes daily vehicle condition reports so defects can be repaired promptly. The role also includes customer service, route work, refuse collection and disposal, vehicle inspections and upkeep, and adherence to safety and productivity requirements.

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 follow through, adhere to work schedules, and address challenges as they arise.
Ability to follow Company policies and rules, promote safety standards, and avoid inappropriate risks.
Pride in work and motivation to achieve goals.

Responsibilities

Perform pre- and post-operation vehicle inspections, checking tires, fluids, safety equipment, gauges, and controls, and report safety issues.
Safely operate the heavy truck on the assigned route and to the disposal site; follow route sheets and maps and service 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 on time.
Identify unsatisfactory waste containers and tag them according to departmental procedures.
Monitor waste for evidence of unacceptable material.
Clean up accidental waste spills in accordance with applicable safety standards and policies.
Monitor vehicle condition and readiness, minimize downtime, and clean waste from the packer blade and truck body on disposal trips where appropriate.
Complete route and productivity sheets, vehicle condition reports, and other required reports.
Meet required departmental productivity standards.
Follow required safety policies and procedures and participate in the Company’s ReSOP program.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.