Driver - CDL (B)

Republic Services • Salem, OR

7d

About The Position

A Driver - CDL (B) safely operates a collection truck and provides prompt, courteous, and complete waste removal services for customers. The role includes confirming the vehicle meets Company safety standards before operation, complying with Company, state, and federal regulations while driving, and completing daily vehicle condition reports so defects can be repaired promptly. Drivers follow assigned routes to serve customers and deliver collected waste to designated disposal facilities, while maintaining the vehicle and completing required records.

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 the work schedule, and address challenges as they arise.
• Ability to adhere to Company policies and rules, promote safety standards, and avoid inappropriate risks.
• Pride in work and commitment to achieving goals.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre- and post-operation vehicle inspections in accordance with Company policy, checking tires, fluids, safety equipment, gauges, and controls, and report safety issues.
• Operate the heavy truck safely along designated routes and to disposal sites; follow route sheets and maps and service customers as assigned.
• Use manual or automatic controls to lift and load refuse, operate the compactor, and dispose of collected material at designated facilities.
• 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 materials.
• Clean areas affected by accidental waste spills in accordance with applicable safety standards and policies.
• Monitor vehicle condition to maintain operational readiness, minimize downtime, and clean waste from the packer blade and truck body on disposal trips where appropriate.
• Complete required route and productivity sheets, vehicle condition reports, and other reports.
• Meet required departmental productivity standards so customers are served 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.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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