Residential 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 to 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 addressed promptly. The role involves following an assigned route to service customers and transport collected material to a designated disposal facility. The driver inspects and monitors the vehicle, operates equipment to load and compact refuse, maintains a clean and safe work area, completes required documentation, and provides professional customer service. The driver also follows safety policies, participates in the Company’s ReSOP program, and performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Class B or higher Commercial Driver’s License with air brakes endorsement.
Good customer service skills and the ability to act professionally, courteously, cooperatively, honestly, and with trustworthiness.
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 commitment to achieving goals.

Responsibilities

Perform complete pre- and post-operation vehicle inspections in accordance with Company policy, checking tire pressure, fluid levels, safety equipment, gauges, and controls; report safety issues.
Safely operate a 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 according to departmental procedures.
Monitor waste for evidence of unacceptable material.
Clean up accidental waste spills in accordance with applicable safety standards and policies.
Monitor vehicle condition and readiness to minimize downtime; 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.
Actively participate in the Company’s ReSOP program.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.