Residential CDL B Driver-2

Republic Services•Covington, KY

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, and completes daily vehicle condition reports so defects can be repaired promptly. The role includes inspecting and maintaining the vehicle, following assigned routes and service instructions, operating refuse collection and compaction controls, and disposing of collected material at designated facilities. Drivers interact professionally with customers, dispatchers, and coworkers; monitor waste and containers; address spills according to safety requirements; and complete route, productivity, and vehicle reports. They follow Company safety policies, participate in the ReSOP program, meet productivity standards, and perform other job-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 approach toward customers and coworkers.
Good time-management skills to complete assigned 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 a commitment to achieving goals.

Responsibilities

Perform complete pre- and post-operation vehicle inspections, checking tire pressure, fluid levels, safety equipment, gauges, and controls; report safety issues.
Safely operate the truck along the designated route and to the disposal site, following route sheets, maps, and dispatcher or supervisor instructions.
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 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 areas affected by accidental waste spills in accordance with applicable safety standards and policies.
Monitor vehicle condition and keep it operationally ready; 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.
Follow required safety policies and procedures and actively participate in the Company’s ReSOP program.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.