Residential Rear Load CDL Driver

Republic Services•Garrison, TX

17d

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, follows Company, state, and federal regulations, and completes daily vehicle condition reports so defects can be repaired promptly. The role follows a designated route to service customers and transport collected materials to the disposal site, while maintaining vehicle readiness, productivity, and safety. The driver also interacts professionally with customers, dispatchers, and coworkers and performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Class B or higher Commercial Driver’s License with air brakes endorsement.
Ability to safely operate a heavy truck and follow Company, state, and federal regulations.
Good customer service skills and a professional, courteous, and cooperative manner toward customers and coworkers.
Good time management and follow-through skills; ability to complete assigned responsibilities efficiently and safely and adhere to the work schedule.
Ability to adhere to Company policies and safety standards and avoid inappropriate risks.

Responsibilities

Perform complete pre- and post-operation vehicle inspections, check that tires, fluid levels, safety equipment, gauges, and controls are in proper working order, and report safety issues.
Safely operate the heavy truck on the designated route and to the disposal site; read route sheets, follow maps, and service customers as listed or assigned by a dispatcher or supervisor.
Operate manual and/or automatic controls to lift and load refuse, operate the compactor, and dispose of collected material at the designated facility in accordance with Company safety policies and procedures.
Interact courteously with customers, dispatchers, and others to ensure routes are serviced in a timely and professional manner.
Identify unsatisfactory waste containers and tag them according to departmental procedures.
Monitor waste for evidence of unacceptable materials.
Clean areas around accidental waste spills in accordance with applicable safety standards and policies.
Monitor vehicle condition to ensure operational readiness 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 department productivity standards to ensure customers are serviced efficiently and on time.
Follow required safety policies and procedures and actively participate in the Company’s ReSOP program.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Demonstrate good customer service, time management, follow-through, adherence to work schedules and Company rules, honesty, trustworthiness, and pride in work.