Driver - CDL (B)

Republic Services•Sulphur, KY

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, follows all Company, state, and federal regulations while driving, and completes daily vehicle condition reports (VCRs) so defects can be repaired promptly. The role also involves customer service, route and productivity documentation, maintaining vehicle readiness, and following required safety procedures.

Requirements

Class B or higher Commercial Driver’s License with air brakes endorsement.
Good customer service skills and the ability to act professionally, courteously, and cooperatively toward customers and coworkers.
Good time-management skills to complete responsibilities efficiently and safely.
Good follow-through; adherence to the work schedule and ability to address challenges as they arise.
Ability to follow Company policies and rules, promote Company safety standards, and avoid inappropriate risks.
Pride in work and commitment to achieving goals.

Responsibilities

Inspect the vehicle before and after operation according to Company policy, checking tire pressure, fluid levels, safety equipment, gauges, and controls; report safety issues using standard reports.
Safely operate the heavy truck along the designated route and to the disposal site; read route sheets, follow maps, and service customers as listed or assigned by dispatch or a supervisor.
Operate manual and/or automatic controls to lift and load refuse, operate the compactor, and dispose of collected material at the designated facility in accordance with safety policies and procedures.
Interact courteously and professionally with customers, dispatchers, and others to ensure routes are serviced promptly.
Identify unsatisfactory waste containers and tag them according to applicable departmental procedures.
Monitor waste for evidence of unacceptable material.
Clean the area after 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, where appropriate, on each disposal trip.
Complete required route and 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 and actively participate in the Company’s ReSOP program.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.