Roll-Off Driver

Republic Services•Leesport, PA

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 repaired promptly. The role includes following assigned routes, handling and disposing of collected material, maintaining the vehicle, completing required reports, and meeting productivity and safety standards.

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 trustworthily toward customers and coworkers.
Good time-management skills to complete assigned responsibilities efficiently and safely.
Ability to follow a work schedule and follow through on challenges as they arise.
Ability to adhere to 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 using standard reports.
Safely operate a 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 in accordance with company safety policies and procedures 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 applicable 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 to maintain operational readiness and minimize downtime; clean waste from the packer blade and truck body, where appropriate, on each disposal trip.
Complete required route and productivity sheets, vehicle condition reports, and other reports.
Meet required departmental productivity standards so 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.