Driver CDL

Republic Services•Minden, LA

21d

About The Position

A Driver- CDL (B) safely operates a collection truck and provides prompt, courteous, and complete waste removal services to customers. The role includes ensuring the vehicle meets Company safety standards before operation, following Company, state, and federal regulations, and completing daily vehicle condition reports so defects can be repaired promptly. The driver performs inspections, operates the truck along assigned routes, handles and disposes of collected material, interacts professionally with customers and colleagues, and maintains the vehicle and required records. The position also requires following safety procedures and meeting departmental productivity standards.

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 assigned responsibilities efficiently and safely.
Ability to follow through, adhere to the work schedule, and address challenges as they arise.
Ability to follow Company policies and rules and promote safety standards without taking inappropriate risks.
Pride in work and commitment to achieving goals.

Responsibilities

Perform complete pre- and post-operation vehicle inspections, check operating components, and report safety issues.
Operate a heavy truck on designated routes and to disposal sites, following route sheets and maps and servicing assigned customers.
Operate manual and/or automatic controls to lift and load refuse, use the compactor, and dispose of collected material at designated facilities.
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 the area around accidental waste spills in accordance with applicable safety standards and policies.
Monitor vehicle condition, maintain operational readiness, and clean waste from the packer blade and truck body where appropriate.
Complete route and productivity sheets, vehicle condition reports, and other required reports.
Meet departmental productivity standards to service customers 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.