Residential Brush Driver - CDL (B)

Republic Services•Harlingen, TX

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, complies with Company, state, and federal regulations, and completes daily vehicle condition reports so defects can be repaired promptly. The role involves servicing an assigned route, operating vehicle controls to lift and load refuse, using the compactor, and delivering collected material to the designated disposal facility. The driver interacts professionally with customers and colleagues, monitors waste and vehicle conditions, addresses accidental spills in accordance with safety policies, and completes required route, productivity, and vehicle reports. The driver also follows safety procedures, participates in the Company’s ReSOP program, and performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Class B or higher Commercial Driver’s license with air brakes endorsement.
Good customer service skills and a professional, courteous, cooperative, honest, and trustworthy manner.
Good time-management skills to complete responsibilities efficiently and safely.
Ability to follow the work schedule and follow through on challenges.
Ability to adhere to Company policies and rules, promote safety standards, and avoid inappropriate risks.
Pride in work and commitment to achieving goals.

Responsibilities

Perform pre- and post-operation vehicle inspections in accordance with Company policy, and report safety issues.
Safely operate the truck along the designated route and to the disposal site; follow route sheets and maps and service assigned customers.
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 materials.
Clean the area around accidental waste spills while following applicable safety standards and policies.
Monitor vehicle condition to ensure operational readiness and clean waste from the packer blade and truck body on disposal trips, where appropriate.
Complete route and productivity sheets, vehicle condition reports, and other required reports.
Meet required departmental productivity standards.
Follow required safety policies and procedures and actively participate in the Company’s ReSOP program.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.