Hazmat Retail Driver - CDL (A) - OTR

Republic Services•Commerce City, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The HazMat Retail Driver will be responsible to operate class A trucks in a Less Than Truckload (LTL) capacity to pick up customer retail waste from retail stores, pharmacies and/or industrial sites. Driver will sort customer waste, verify that the waste is packaged, labeled and marked properly, and secured for transport to a temporary storage or treatment facility. They will provide excellent customer service through follow up and ongoing communication while on site and maintain an electronic log and documentation of manifests and work orders. They provide a variety of duties that comply with government regulations and procedures. This role operates Monday through Friday with variable scheduling that may include 3-4 overnight shifts per week based on customer locations, routes, and delivery requirements. Drivers can expect most weekends and holidays off, with only occasional exceptions for critical business needs. Republic Services, Inc. is a leader in the environmental services industry, providing customers with recycling, waste, special waste, hazardous waste and field services. The company is committed to advancing circularity and supporting decarbonization to create a more sustainable world. In 2023, Republic’s total company revenue was $14.9 billion, and adjusted EBITDA was $4.4 billion. They serve 13 million customers and operate over 1,000 locations across North America. The company emphasizes local operational management with standardized business practices to drive efficiencies. Republic Services aims to exceed customer expectations and help them achieve sustainability goals, guided by values: Safe, Committed to Serve, Environmentally Responsible, Driven, and Human-Centered. The company has 41,000 team members and a high employee engagement score of 86, fostering an inclusive and diverse culture. In 2023, their Charitable Foundation positively impacted 4.6 million people through community grants focused on building sustainable neighborhoods. Republic Services' strategy focuses on profitable growth through acquisitions and industry advancements, managing multiple waste streams via a North American footprint of vertically integrated assets. Key growth areas include recycling and waste, environmental solutions, and sustainability innovation. They expand their recycling and waste business through organic growth and targeted acquisitions, leveraging their 13 million customers and over 5 million pick-ups daily to aggregate materials for advanced recycling. Environmental solutions capabilities are expanding to manage technical waste streams like PFAS remediation. Sustainability innovation includes the Republic Services Polymer Center, the nation’s first integrated plastics recycling facility, and a joint venture with Ravago (Blue Polymers) to further process plastic materials. They are also advancing decarbonization at landfills, with 70 landfill gas-to-energy projects in operation and plans to expand to 115 by 2028.

Requirements

A valid class A commercial driver’s license with an MVR that meets Company policy standards
Ability to pass 40-hour HAZWOPER Training upon hire

Nice To Haves

Ability to lift heavy objects and perform physical tasks associated with loading and unloading materials
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions accurately
Can self-motivate to achieve daily workload targets
CDL Hazmat endorsement preferred

Responsibilities

Operate class A trucks in a Less Than Truckload (LTL) capacity to pick up customer retail waste from retail stores, pharmacies and/or industrial sites
Sort customer waste
Verify that the waste is packaged, labeled and marked properly, and secured for transport to a temporary storage or treatment facility
Provide excellent customer service through follow up and ongoing communication while on site
Maintain an electronic log and documentation of manifests and work orders
Provide a variety of duties that comply with government regulations and procedures
Understand and utilize company technology, such as mobile applications and software to track waste collection, packaging and disposal
Deliver a high level of customer service through clear communication & professionalism onsite
Maintain vehicle log
Maintain documentation of manifests and work orders
Perform DOT pre-trip and post trip inspections in accordance with company and DOT regulations
Understand DOT regulations as they pertain to hazardous waste collection, packaging and transportation including but not limited to accurate placarding, loading securement, HAZMAT load segregation, and labeling
Assist in maintaining good housekeeping at facility and on grounds
Function as technician on lab pack and field service projects
Perform other related duties as assigned