Driver - CDL-B

Republic Services•Stanford, KY

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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. The driver ensures the vehicle meets Company safety standards before operation, follows Company, state, and federal regulations, and completes daily vehicle condition reports so defects can be repaired promptly. The position involves servicing a designated customer route, transporting collected waste to disposal facilities, maintaining vehicle readiness, and completing required reports while meeting productivity and safety standards. Drivers interact professionally with customers, dispatchers, and coworkers; identify unsuitable containers and unacceptable waste; and respond to accidental spills according to applicable safety policies. The role also requires active participation in the Company’s ReSOP program and other job-related duties as assigned. The description lists benefits available to eligible employees, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, spending accounts, disability and life insurance, an assistance program, discounts, retirement savings with a company match, an employee stock purchase plan, and paid time off.

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 a work schedule, follow through on challenges, and adhere to Company policies and rules.
Promote Company safety standards and avoid inappropriate risks.
Take pride in work and strive to achieve goals.

Responsibilities

Conduct pre- and post-operation vehicle inspections, checking tire pressure, fluid levels, safety equipment, gauges, and controls; report safety issues.
Operate the truck safely along the designated route and to the disposal site, following route sheets and maps and servicing assigned customers.
Operate manual 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 applicable procedures.
Monitor waste for evidence of unacceptable materials.
Clean the area following accidental waste spills in accordance with applicable safety standards and policies.
Monitor vehicle condition to ensure operational readiness and clean waste from the packer blade and truck body on disposal trips where appropriate.
Complete required route and productivity sheets, vehicle condition reports, and other reports.
Meet department 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.