Garbage Truck Driver- Mid Week Shift

Republic Services•Chicago, IL

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 applicable company, state, and federal regulations, and completes daily vehicle condition reports so defects can be repaired promptly. The position works Tuesday through Saturday and pays $31.85 per hour.

Requirements

Class B or higher Commercial Driver’s License with air brakes endorsement.
Good customer service skills and a professional, courteous, and cooperative approach toward customers and coworkers.
Good time management and follow-through skills, including adherence to the work schedule.
Ability to follow company policies and safety rules, avoid inappropriate risks, and work toward established goals.

Responsibilities

Perform complete pre- and post-operation vehicle inspections, check that components are in proper working order, and report safety issues.
Safely drive the heavy truck along the assigned route to the disposal site, follow route sheets and maps, and service customers as directed.
Operate manual or automatic controls to lift and load refuse, use 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 unacceptable materials.
Clean up accidental waste spills in accordance with applicable safety standards and policies.
Monitor vehicle condition, keep it operationally ready, and clean waste from the packer blade and truck body as appropriate on disposal trips.
Complete route and productivity sheets, vehicle condition reports, and other required reports.
Meet departmental productivity standards and service customers efficiently and promptly.
Follow required safety policies and procedures and participate in the Company’s ReSOP program.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Demonstrate good customer service, time management, and follow-through; adhere to work schedules, company policies, and safety standards; and take pride in achieving goals.