Driver - CDL (B)

Republic Services • Springfield, IL

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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 for 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 (VCRs) so defects can be repaired promptly. The role also involves servicing an assigned route, handling collected materials, maintaining vehicle readiness, completing required reports, and following safety and productivity standards.

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 co-workers.
• Honesty and trustworthiness.
• Good time-management skills to complete assigned responsibilities efficiently and safely.
• Ability to follow the work schedule and follow through on challenges.
• Ability to adhere to Company policies and rules, promote safety standards, and avoid inappropriate risks.
• Pride in work and commitment to achieving goals.

Responsibilities

• Inspect the vehicle before and after operation in accordance with Company policy, checking tire pressure, fluid levels, safety equipment, gauges, and controls; report safety issues on standard reports.
• Safely operate the heavy truck along the designated route and to the disposal site; follow route sheets and maps and service customers as directed by the route sheet, dispatcher, or supervisor.
• Operate manual and/or automatic controls to lift and load refuse, operate the compactor, and dispose of collected material at the designated facility in accordance with safety policies and procedures.
• Interact courteously with customers, dispatchers, and others to ensure routes are serviced promptly and professionally.
• Identify unsatisfactory waste containers and tag them according to applicable departmental procedures.
• Monitor waste for evidence of unacceptable material.
• Clean areas affected by accidental waste spills while following applicable safety standards and policies.
• Monitor the vehicle’s condition to keep it operationally ready and minimize downtime; clean waste from the packer blade and truck body on each disposal trip where appropriate.
• Complete required route and productivity sheets, VCRs, and other reports.
• Meet required departmental productivity standards so customers are serviced in a timely and efficient manner.
• Follow required safety policies and procedures and actively participate in the Company’s ReSOP program.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Eligible employees can elect comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans, and vision coverage.
• Eligible employees can elect health care and dependent care spending accounts.
• Eligible employees can elect short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Eligible employees can elect life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee discount programs.
• 401(k) plan with a company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Paid Time Off (PTO).

What This Job Offers

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