Driver - CDL (B) - Commercial Front Load

Republic Services • Haverhill, MA

2d • $23 - $32

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 while driving, and completes daily vehicle condition reports (VCRs) so defects can be repaired promptly. This role operates a commercial front-load collection truck along assigned routes and to disposal sites, services customers listed on route sheets, and maintains the truck and required reports. The driver also follows safety and productivity standards and participates in the Company’s ReSOP program. Other job-related duties may be assigned.

The position requires a Class B or higher Commercial Driver’s License with an air brakes endorsement. The stated pay range is $23.40 to $32.17, with the actual range depending on the locality where the employee is hired. Eligible employees may elect to participate in the listed benefits programs.

Requirements

• Class B or higher Commercial Driver’s License with air brakes endorsement.
• Good customer service skills; professionalism, courtesy, cooperation, honesty, and trustworthiness when interacting with customers and coworkers.
• Good time management skills to complete assigned responsibilities efficiently and safely.
• Good follow-through; adherence to the work schedule and follow-through on challenges as they arise.
• Ability to follow Company policies and rules, promote Company safety standards, and avoid inappropriate risks.
• Pride in work and a commitment to achieving goals.

Responsibilities

• Perform 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 the heavy truck along the designated route and to the disposal site; read the route sheet, follow the map, and service customers identified on the route sheet or assigned by dispatch or a supervisor.
• Operate manual and/or automatic controls in accordance with safety policies and procedures 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 applicable departmental procedures.
• Monitor waste for evidence of unacceptable material.
• Clean the area around accidental waste spills in accordance with applicable safety standards and policies.
• Monitor vehicle condition to ensure it is operationally ready and minimize downtime; clean waste from the packer blade and truck body on each disposal trip where appropriate.
• Complete required route/productivity sheets, VCRs, and other 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.

Benefits

• Eligible employees can elect to participate in comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans, and vision coverage.
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• 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