Driver - CDL (B)

Republic Services•Wilsonville, OR

About The Position

The 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, follows applicable company, state, and federal regulations, and completes daily vehicle condition reports so defects can be repaired promptly. The role includes inspecting and maintaining the vehicle, servicing customers along assigned routes, handling and disposing of collected waste, completing required reports, and meeting productivity and safety standards. The driver is expected to interact professionally with customers, dispatchers, and coworkers; adhere to company policies and safety procedures; and actively participate in the Company’s ReSOP program. Other job-related duties may be assigned. The position description notes that its listed duties are not exhaustive and may change at the company’s discretion. Republic Services describes itself as an environmental services company serving customers in recycling, waste, special waste, hazardous waste, and field services. Its stated company values include safety, service, environmental responsibility, results, and respect for people.

Requirements

Class B or higher Commercial Driver’s License with air brakes endorsement.
Good customer service skills and a professional, courteous, cooperative, honest, and trustworthy approach toward customers and coworkers.
Good time-management skills to complete assigned responsibilities efficiently and safely.
Ability to follow the work schedule and follow through on challenges.
Ability to adhere to company policies and rules, promote safety standards, and avoid inappropriate risks.
Pride in work and motivation to achieve goals.

Responsibilities

Perform complete pre- and post-operation vehicle inspections according to company policy, checking tire pressure, fluid levels, safety equipment, gauges, and controls; report safety issues.
Safely operate the heavy truck on the designated route and to the disposal site, using the route sheet and map and servicing customers as directed.
Operate manual and/or automatic controls to lift and load refuse, operate the compactor, and dispose of collected material at the designated facility, following safety procedures.
Interact courteously with customers, dispatchers, and others to ensure routes are serviced promptly and professionally.
Identify unsatisfactory waste containers and tag them according to 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 ensure it is operationally ready; clean waste from the packer blade and truck body on each disposal trip where appropriate.
Complete required route and productivity sheets, vehicle condition reports, 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.