Driver-CDL (B)

Republic Services • Quincy, IL

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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 to customers. The driver ensures the vehicle meets company safety standards before use, complies with company, state, and federal regulations while operating it, and completes daily vehicle condition reports so defects can be addressed promptly. The role also involves servicing a designated route, handling refuse and operating the truck’s equipment, maintaining the vehicle, completing required reports, and following applicable safety and productivity procedures.

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.
• 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 comply with company policies and rules, promote safety standards, and avoid inappropriate risks.
• Pride in work and motivation to achieve goals.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre- and post-operation vehicle inspections in accordance with company policy, checking tire pressure, fluid levels, safety equipment, gauges, and controls.
• Report safety issues using standard reports.
• Safely operate the truck along the designated route and to the disposal site; read route sheets, follow maps, and service customers listed or assigned by dispatch or a supervisor.
• Use 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 routes are serviced promptly.
• Identify unsatisfactory waste containers and tag them according to departmental 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 keep it operationally ready and minimize downtime; clean waste from the packer blade and truck body on disposal trips where appropriate.
• Complete route and productivity sheets, vehicle condition reports, and other required 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.

Benefits

• Eligible employees may elect comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans, and vision coverage.
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee discount programs.
• 401(k) plan with a company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Paid Time Off (PTO).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed