Driver - CDL (B)

Republic Services•Fort Collins, CO

7d•$21 - $29

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 complies with 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 vehicle readiness, following an assigned route to service customers and deliver collected material to a disposal site, operating truck controls and compactor equipment, and completing required route and productivity reports. Drivers interact professionally with customers, dispatchers, and coworkers; identify and tag unsatisfactory containers; monitor waste for unacceptable materials; and safely clean accidental spills. They follow safety policies and productivity standards and participate in the Company's ReSOP program. Other job-related duties may be assigned. The posted pay range is $21.35 to $29.37; the actual range depends on the locality where the employee is hired. Eligible employees may elect to participate in the listed benefits.

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 through, adhere to the work schedule, and address challenges as they arise.
Ability to adhere to company policies and rules, promote company safety standards, and avoid inappropriate risks.
Pride in work and motivation to achieve goals.

Responsibilities

Perform complete pre- and post-operation vehicle inspections in accordance with company policy, check that tires, fluids, safety equipment, gauges, and controls are in proper working order, and report safety issues.
Safely operate the heavy truck along the designated route and to the disposal site, using route sheets and maps and servicing customers as assigned.
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 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 while following applicable safety standards and policies.
Monitor vehicle condition to maintain operational readiness and minimize downtime; clean 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 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.