Roll Off Driver - CDL(B)

Republic Services•New Brunswick, NJ

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 (VCRs) so defects can be repaired in a timely manner. The role involves following an assigned route, serving customers, transporting waste to designated disposal facilities, and maintaining the vehicle and required records. The driver is expected to meet departmental productivity standards, follow safety policies and procedures, participate in the Company’s ReSOP program, and interact professionally with customers, dispatchers, and coworkers. The position pays $33.17 per hour. Eligible employees may elect to participate in the benefits listed below. Other job-related duties may be 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 trustworthily with customers and coworkers.
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 adhere to Company policies and rules, promote safety standards, and avoid inappropriate risks.
Pride in work and a commitment to achieving goals.

Responsibilities

Perform complete pre- and post-operation vehicle inspections, checking tire pressure, fluid levels, safety equipment, gauges, and controls; report safety issues.
Safely operate a heavy truck on the designated route and to the disposal site, following route sheets and maps and servicing assigned customers.
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 applicable departmental procedures.
Monitor waste for evidence of unacceptable material.
Clean the area around accidental waste spills in accordance with applicable safety standards and policies.
Monitor the vehicle’s condition, keep it operationally ready, and clean waste from the packer blade and truck body on disposal trips where appropriate.
Complete required route and productivity sheets, VCRs, 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.