Driver - CDL (B)

Republic Services•Oklahoma City, OK

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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 includes following an assigned route, serving customers, handling and disposing of refuse, maintaining the vehicle, and completing required reports while meeting productivity and safety standards. The driver is expected to interact professionally and courteously with customers, dispatchers, and coworkers; manage time effectively; follow through on responsibilities; comply with Company policies and safety rules; and take pride in work. Other job-related duties may be assigned. The listed duties describe the general nature and level of the work and are not exhaustive.

Requirements

Class B or higher Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) 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 through, adhere to work schedules, and address challenges as they arise.
Ability to follow 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, check equipment and operating conditions, and report safety issues.
Safely operate a heavy truck on an assigned route and to the disposal site, using route sheets and maps to service designated customers.
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 and professionally with customers, dispatchers, and others to ensure timely service.
Identify unsatisfactory waste containers and tag them according to departmental procedures.
Monitor waste for unacceptable materials.
Clean up accidental waste spills in accordance with applicable safety standards and policies.
Monitor vehicle condition, keep it operationally ready, and clean waste from the packer blade and truck body where appropriate.
Complete route and productivity sheets, vehicle condition reports, and other required reports.
Meet department productivity standards so customers are serviced efficiently and on time.
Follow required safety policies and procedures and participate in the Company's ReSOP program.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.