Residential Driver CDL B Rear Load

Republic Services•Hudson, FL

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 driver follows an assigned route, services customers according to route sheets and dispatcher or supervisor instructions, and transports collected material to designated disposal facilities. The role also involves inspecting and maintaining the vehicle, operating refuse-loading and compaction controls, monitoring waste and containers, responding safely to spills, completing required reports, and meeting productivity standards. Drivers are expected to follow safety procedures, participate in the Company’s ReSOP program, and interact professionally with customers and coworkers.

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 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.

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 heavy truck along the designated route and to the disposal site, using route sheets and maps and servicing customers as directed.
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 in accordance with departmental procedures.
Monitor waste for evidence of unacceptable material.
Clean the area after accidental waste spills in accordance with applicable safety standards and policies.
Monitor vehicle condition, maintain operational readiness, 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.
Follow required safety policies and procedures and actively participate in the Company’s ReSOP program.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.