Driver - CDL (B)

Republic Services•Ottawa, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

A Driver- CDL (B) is responsible for safely operating a collection truck, and providing prompt, courteous and complete waste removal services for customers. This role involves ensuring the vehicle complies with Company safety standards prior to operation, adhering to all Company, state, and federal regulations while operating the vehicle, and completing daily vehicle condition reports (VCRs) to ensure timely repair of any defects. Republic Services, Inc. is a leader in the environmental services industry, providing recycling, waste, special waste, hazardous waste, and field services. The company is committed to advancing circularity and supporting decarbonization to create a more sustainable world. In 2023, Republic's total company revenue was $14.9 billion, serving 13 million customers across more than 1,000 locations in North America. The company emphasizes local operational management combined with standardized business practices to drive efficiency. Republic Services values safety, commitment to service, environmental responsibility, being driven, and being human-centered. The company's strategy focuses on profitable growth through acquisitions and industry advancements, managing waste streams through vertically integrated assets. Key growth areas include recycling and waste, environmental solutions, and sustainability innovation, such as the Republic Services Polymer Center and landfill gas-to-energy projects. The company prides itself on high employee engagement and an inclusive culture, with team members positively impacting communities through charitable foundations and local grants.

Requirements

Class B or higher Commercial Driver’s license with air brakes endorsement.

Responsibilities

Perform complete pre- and post-operation inspection of the vehicle in accordance with Company policy to ensure tire pressure, fluid levels, safety equipment, gauges, and controls are in proper working order.
Report any safety issues on standard reports.
Safely operate his or her heavy truck along his or her designated route and to the disposal site; read route sheet, follow map and service each customer as identified on the route sheet or as assigned by the dispatcher and/or supervisor.
Operate manual and/or automatic controls in accordance with Company safety policies and procedures to lift and load refuse, operate compactor and dispose of collected material at the designated facility.
Courteously interact with all customers, dispatchers and others on a daily basis to ensure all customer routes are serviced in a timely and professional manner.
Identify unsatisfactory waste containers and tag containers in accordance with applicable departmental procedures.
Continuously monitor waste for evidence of unacceptable waste.
Clean area around an accidental waste spill, ensuring adherence to all applicable safety standards and policies.
Continuously monitor the condition of the vehicle to ensure it is operationally ready at all times to minimize down time; clean waste from the packer blade and truck body (where appropriate) on each disposal trip.
Complete required route/productivity sheets, VCRs and other reports, as required.
Maintain adherence to required productivity standards for the department to ensure all customers are serviced in a timely and efficient manner.
Follow all required safety policies and procedures.
Actively participate in the Company’s ReSOP program.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Meet and exceed customer expectations; act in a professional, courteous and cooperative manner toward customers and co-workers; work with a sense of honesty and trustworthiness.
Ensure assigned responsibilities are completed in an efficient and safe manner.
Adhere to work schedule and follow through on challenges as they arise.
Adhere to Company policies and rules set forth; promote the Company’s safety standards; not take inappropriate risks.
Maintain a feeling of pride in work; strive to achieve all goals.