Driver - CDL (B)

Republic Services•Bellefontaine, OH

25d

About The Position

A Driver - CDL (B) safely operates a collection truck and provides prompt, courteous, and complete waste removal services. The role includes confirming the vehicle meets Company safety standards before operation, complying with Company, state, and federal regulations, and completing daily vehicle condition reports so defects can be repaired promptly. Drivers perform inspections, follow assigned routes, load and dispose of refuse, interact professionally with customers and colleagues, and maintain the vehicle and required records. They follow safety procedures and productivity standards, participate in the Company’s ReSOP program, and perform other job-related duties as assigned. The stated pay range is $18.30 to $25.20; the actual range depends on the locality where the employee is hired. Eligible employees may elect to participate in the benefits described in the posting.

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 with customers and coworkers.
Good time management skills to complete 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 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.
Report safety issues on standard reports.
Safely operate the heavy truck on the designated route and to the disposal site; read route sheets, follow maps, and service customers identified on the route sheet or assigned by a dispatcher or supervisor.
Operate manual and/or automatic controls in accordance with safety policies 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 routes are serviced promptly.
Identify unsatisfactory waste containers and tag them according to applicable 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 ensure 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, vehicle condition reports, and other reports.
Meet required departmental productivity standards.
Follow required safety policies and procedures.
Actively participate in the Company’s ReSOP program.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.