Driver - CDL (B) Resi

Republic Services•Athens, TX

About The Position

A Driver - CDL (B) safely operates a collection truck and provides prompt, courteous, and complete waste removal services. The driver ensures the vehicle meets Company safety standards before operation, complies with Company, state, and federal regulations, and completes daily vehicle condition reports so defects can be repaired promptly. The role follows assigned routes, services customers professionally, handles and disposes of collected material, and maintains the vehicle and required records. 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 assigned responsibilities efficiently and safely.
Ability to follow work schedules and follow through on challenges.
Ability to adhere to Company policies and rules, promote safety standards, and avoid inappropriate risks.
Pride in work and motivation to achieve goals.

Responsibilities

Perform complete pre- and post-operation vehicle inspections, checking tire pressure, fluid levels, safety equipment, gauges, and controls; report safety issues on standard reports.
Safely operate the truck along the designated route and to the disposal site; read route sheets, follow maps, and service assigned customers as directed.
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 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 unacceptable material.
Clean areas around accidental waste spills in accordance with applicable safety standards and policies.
Monitor vehicle condition and maintain operational readiness; 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 actively in the Company’s ReSOP program.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.