Local Commercial Driver CDL B

Republic Services•Nashville, TN

About The Position

A Driver – CDL (B) safely operates a collection truck and provides prompt, courteous, complete waste removal services for customers. The driver ensures the vehicle complies with company safety standards before operation, follows applicable company, state, and federal regulations, and completes daily vehicle condition reports so defects can be repaired in a timely manner. The role involves inspecting and maintaining the vehicle, following assigned routes, collecting and disposing of refuse, interacting professionally with customers and colleagues, and completing required reports. Drivers must follow safety procedures and productivity standards and participate in the Company’s ReSOP program. Other job-related duties may be assigned. Republic Services is an environmental services company providing recycling, waste, special waste, hazardous waste, and field services. Its stated commitments include advancing circularity and decarbonization and supporting customers’ sustainability goals.

Requirements

Class B or higher Commercial Driver’s License with air brakes endorsement.
Good customer service skills and the ability to act professionally, courteously, and cooperatively toward customers and coworkers.
Good time-management skills to complete assigned responsibilities efficiently and safely.
Good follow-through; adherence to the work schedule and ability to follow through on challenges.
Ability to follow company policies and rules, promote safety standards, and avoid inappropriate risks.
Pride in work and commitment to achieving goals.

Responsibilities

Perform complete pre- and post-operation vehicle inspections according to company policy, checking tire pressure, fluid levels, safety equipment, gauges, and controls; report safety issues on standard reports.
Safely operate a heavy truck along the designated route and to the disposal site; read route sheets, follow maps, and service customers as assigned.
Operate manual and/or automatic controls according to safety policies to lift and load refuse, operate the compactor, and dispose of collected material at the designated facility.
Interact courteously with customers, dispatchers, and others to ensure routes are serviced promptly and professionally.
Identify unsatisfactory waste containers and tag them according to departmental procedures.
Monitor waste for evidence of unacceptable material.
Clean the area following an accidental waste spill in accordance with applicable safety standards and policies.
Monitor vehicle condition to keep it operationally ready and minimize downtime; 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 required departmental productivity standards so customers are serviced in a timely and efficient manner.
Follow required safety policies and procedures and actively participate in the Company’s ReSOP program.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.