Driver - CDL (B)

Republic Services•Pinconning, MI

19d

About The Position

A Driver - CDL (B) safely operates a collection truck and provides prompt, courteous, complete waste removal services. 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 documentation, vehicle monitoring and cleaning, and adherence to safety and productivity standards.

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 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

Inspect the vehicle before and after operation in accordance with Company policy, checking tires, fluid levels, safety equipment, gauges, and controls; report safety issues.
Safely operate a heavy truck on the designated route and to the disposal site, using route sheets and maps to 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 promptly.
Identify unsatisfactory waste containers and tag them according to departmental procedures.
Monitor waste for evidence of unacceptable materials.
Clean the area after accidental waste spills while following 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 route and productivity sheets, vehicle condition reports, and other required reports.
Meet required departmental productivity standards.
Follow required safety policies and procedures and actively participate in the Company's ReSOP program.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.