CDL-A Waste Route Driver | Safe, On-Time Deliveries

Republic Services; Salem (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

Retirement plan with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Disability insurance

Job summary

Republic Services is hiring a Driver – CDL (A) to safely operate heavy trucks, perform vehicle inspections, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards while delivering and removing waste containers. You will follow route sheets, service customers, and perform minor repairs as needed.

The role requires a Class A CDL with air brakes, strong safety awareness, and reliable, courteous service in daily operations.

Qualifications

• Customer service and safety-focused attitude.
• Strong time management to meet schedules.
• Adherence to company policies and safety standards.
• Pride in work and accountability.
• Experience driving commercial trucks is preferred.
• Ability to perform minor container repairs.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre- and post-operation vehicle inspections.
• Safely operate heavy truck on routes and service customers.
• Load refuse and operate compactor per procedures.
• Interact courteously with customers, dispatchers and team.
• Perform minor container repairs on site or in yard.
• Tag unsatisfactory containers and monitor waste quality.
• Maintain vehicle readiness and cleanliness on trips.
• Complete route productivity sheets and required reports.

Skills

Customer service

Time management

Reliability

Policy adherence

Pride in work

Driving experience 2+ years

Mechanical aptitude

Education

Class A CDL with air brakes endorsement

Job description

Republic Services is hiring a Driver – CDL (A) to safely operate heavy trucks, perform vehicle inspections, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards while delivering and removing waste containers. You will follow route sheets, service customers, and perform minor repairs as needed.

The role requires a Class A CDL with air brakes, strong safety awareness, and reliable, courteous service in daily operations.