Driver II - NV Union

Republic Services • Henderson, NV

5d

About The Position

A Driver II is responsible for safely operating a collection truck and providing prompt, courteous, and complete waste removal services to customers. The driver ensures the vehicle meets company safety standards before operation, complies with company, state, and federal regulations, and completes daily vehicle condition reports so defects can be repaired promptly.

The position performs vehicle inspections, drives an assigned route to collect and dispose of waste, operates truck controls and compactors, serves customers professionally, and maintains the vehicle and required reports. The driver follows safety and productivity procedures and participates in the company’s ReSOP program. The role is listed as union with an hourly pay rate of $36.47.

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 and follow-through skills; adhere to the work schedule and address challenges as they arise.
• Ability to follow company policies and rules, promote safety standards, and avoid inappropriate risks.
• Take pride in work and strive to achieve goals.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of prior commercial truck driving experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform complete pre- and post-operation vehicle inspections, including checking tire pressure, fluid levels, safety equipment, gauges, and controls; report safety issues.
• Safely operate a heavy truck on the designated route and to the disposal site, following route sheets and maps and servicing assigned customers.
• 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 material.
• Clean areas affected by accidental waste spills in accordance with applicable safety standards and policies.
• Monitor vehicle condition to keep it operational 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 department productivity standards so customers are serviced efficiently and on time.
• Follow required safety policies and procedures and participate in the company’s ReSOP program.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Eligible employees may elect comprehensive medical benefits, dental plans, and vision coverage.
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• 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
• Education Level: No Education Listed