Local Residential Driver CDL B

Republic Services•Itasca, TX

About The Position

A Driver – CDL (B) safely operates a collection truck and provides prompt, courteous, and complete waste removal services for customers. The driver ensures the vehicle meets Company safety standards before operation, complies with Company, state, and federal regulations while operating the vehicle, and completes daily vehicle condition reports so defects can be repaired promptly. The role involves operating a heavy truck along designated routes and to disposal sites, servicing customers according to route sheets and dispatcher or supervisor instructions, loading and compacting refuse, and delivering collected material to designated facilities. The driver interacts professionally with customers and colleagues, monitors waste and vehicle conditions, responds to spills, maintains required records and productivity, and follows Company safety policies and procedures. Other job-related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Class B or higher Commercial Driver’s License with air brakes endorsement.
Good customer service skills and a professional, courteous, cooperative manner toward customers and co-workers.
Good time management skills to complete assigned responsibilities efficiently and safely.
Ability to follow through, adhere to a work schedule, and address challenges as they arise.
Ability to adhere to Company policies and rules, promote safety standards, and avoid inappropriate risks.
Pride in work and a commitment to achieving goals.

Responsibilities

Perform complete pre- and post-operation vehicle inspections according to Company policy, check vehicle systems and safety equipment, and report safety issues.
Safely operate the truck on assigned routes and to disposal sites, following route sheets, maps, and dispatcher or supervisor directions.
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 the area around accidental waste spills in accordance with applicable safety standards and policies.
Monitor vehicle condition to ensure it is operationally ready, 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 required departmental 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.
Demonstrate customer service, time management, follow-through, honesty, trustworthiness, adherence to Company policies and safety standards, and pride in work.