Residential CDL Driver $5K Retention Bonus!

Republic Services • Colorado Springs, CO

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About The Position

A Driver – CDL (B) safely operates a collection truck and provides prompt, courteous, and complete waste removal services to customers. The driver ensures the vehicle meets Company safety standards before operation, follows Company, state, and federal regulations, and completes daily vehicle condition reports so defects can be repaired promptly. The position is a DOT role. The listed starting rate is $26 per hour and up depending on experience, with a $5,000 retention bonus, weekly overtime, and benefits. The stated pay range is $20.35 to $28.00, with the actual range depending on the hiring locality.

Republic Services provides waste and environmental services, including recycling, waste, special waste, hazardous waste, and field services. The company describes commitments to circularity and decarbonization and reports serving 13 million customers across more than 1,000 locations.

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 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 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 on standard reports.
• Safely operate the truck along the designated route and to the disposal site; read route sheets, follow maps, and service assigned customers.
• Use manual and/or automatic controls to lift and load refuse, operate the compactor, and dispose of material at the designated facility in accordance with safety policies and procedures.
• Interact courteously and professionally with customers, dispatchers, and others to ensure routes are serviced promptly.
• Identify unsatisfactory waste containers and tag them according to applicable procedures.
• Monitor waste for evidence of unacceptable material.
• Clean areas around accidental waste spills in compliance with 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 each disposal trip 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.

Benefits

• $5,000 retention bonus.
• Weekly overtime.
• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage.
• Dental plans.
• Vision coverage.
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Life insurance.
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee discount programs.
• 401(k) plan with a generous company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Paid Time Off (PTO).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed