Local Semi Driver CDL A

Republic Services•Prairie du Sac, WI

About The Position

A Driver – CDL (A) safely operates a heavy commercial truck, tractor trailer, straight truck with a pup trailer, or another vehicle requiring a Class A CDL to deliver and remove large containers promptly and courteously. 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 promptly. The role also involves servicing assigned customer routes, handling refuse and containers, maintaining vehicle readiness, and completing required reports.

Requirements

Class A 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 through, adhere to the work schedule, and address challenges as they arise.
Ability to follow company policies and rules, promote safety standards, and avoid inappropriate risks.
Pride in work and motivation to achieve goals.
Demonstrated mechanical aptitude to perform minor container repairs.

Nice To Haves

Two years of prior experience driving commercial trucks preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform pre- and post-operation vehicle inspections, checking tires, fluid levels, safety equipment, gauges, and controls, and report safety issues.
Safely operate the truck along designated routes and to disposal sites; read route sheets, follow maps, and service customers as assigned.
Operate manual or automatic controls to lift and load refuse, operate the compactor, and dispose of collected material at designated facilities.
Interact courteously and professionally with customers, dispatchers, and others to ensure routes are serviced promptly.
Perform minor repairs to containers at customer sites or in the container yard.
Identify unsatisfactory waste containers and tag them according to departmental procedures.
Monitor waste for evidence of unacceptable materials.
Clean areas affected by accidental waste spills while following applicable safety standards and policies.
Monitor vehicle condition to maintain operational readiness and minimize downtime; clean waste from containers and container edges on each disposal trip.
Complete route and productivity sheets, vehicle condition reports, and other required reports.
Meet departmental productivity standards so customers are serviced efficiently and on time.
Follow required safety policies and procedures.
Actively participate in the Company’s ReSOP program.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Eligible employees may elect comprehensive medical coverage, dental plans, and vision coverage.
Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
Short- and long-term disability coverage.
Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
Employee discount programs.
Retirement plan with a generous company match.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
Paid Time Off (PTO).
$2,000 sign-on bonus.