Roll Off Driver-2

Republic Services•Baton Rouge, LA

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 complies with Company safety standards before operation, follows Company, state, and federal regulations, and completes daily vehicle condition reports (VCRs) so defects can be repaired promptly. The role also involves inspecting and maintaining the vehicle, following assigned routes, handling and disposing of collected material, serving customers professionally, and meeting departmental productivity and safety standards. Other job-related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Class B or higher Commercial Driver’s License with air brakes endorsement.
Good customer service skills, including professional, courteous, cooperative, honest, and trustworthy conduct toward customers and co-workers.
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.
Operate the heavy truck safely along designated routes and to disposal sites; read route sheets, follow maps, and service customers as directed by the route sheet, dispatcher, or supervisor.
Use manual and/or automatic controls in accordance with safety policies to lift and load refuse, operate the compactor, and dispose of 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 areas affected by 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 on each disposal trip where appropriate.
Complete required route and productivity sheets, VCRs, and other reports.
Meet required departmental productivity standards to service customers efficiently and promptly.
Follow required safety policies and procedures and actively participate in the Company’s ReSOP program.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.