Driver-CDL (B)

Republic Services•Quincy, IL

4d•$18 - $25

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, and completes daily vehicle condition reports (VCRs) so defects can be repaired promptly. The role also involves following assigned routes, operating loading and compaction controls, servicing customers professionally, and completing required safety and productivity documentation. The position requires a Class B or higher Commercial Driver’s License with an air brakes endorsement. The listed pay range is $18.30 to $25.20; the actual range depends on the locality where the employee is hired. Eligible employees may elect to participate in the benefits described below.

Requirements

Class B or higher Commercial Driver’s License with air brakes endorsement.
Good customer service skills and the ability to act professionally, courteously, cooperatively, honestly, and trustworthily toward customers and coworkers.
Good time management skills to complete assigned responsibilities efficiently and safely.
Good follow-through; adherence to the work schedule and ability to follow through on challenges.
Ability to follow Company policies and rules and promote safety standards without taking inappropriate risks.
Pride in work and motivation to achieve goals.

Responsibilities

Complete pre- and post-operation vehicle inspections in accordance with Company policy, checking tire pressure, fluid levels, safety equipment, gauges, and controls, and report safety issues.
Safely operate a heavy truck along the designated route and to the disposal site; read route sheets, follow maps, and service customers as directed by the route sheet, dispatcher, or supervisor.
Operate manual and/or automatic controls in accordance with safety policies to lift and load refuse, operate the compactor, and dispose of collected material at the designated facility.
Interact courteously with customers, dispatchers, and others to ensure routes are serviced promptly and professionally.
Identify unsatisfactory waste containers and tag them according to departmental procedures.
Monitor waste for evidence of unacceptable materials.
Clean areas affected by 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 disposal trips where appropriate.
Complete route and productivity sheets, VCRs, and other required reports.
Meet required departmental productivity standards so customers are serviced efficiently and on time.
Follow required safety policies and procedures.
Actively participate in the Company’s ReSOP program.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.