CDL-B Waste Collection Driver — Safe, On‑Time Service

Republic Services; Crestwood (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Republic Services is seeking a Driver with a Class B CDL and air brakes endorsement to safely operate a collection truck and provide prompt waste removal services. The role requires ensuring vehicle compliance with safety standards and completing daily vehicle condition reports.

The driver will perform complete vehicle inspections, follow route sheets, load refuse, and dispose of material at the designated facility, while maintaining courteous customer interactions and reporting requirements.

Qualifications

• Class B or higher Commercial Driver's license with air brakes endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Perform complete pre- and post-operation inspection of the vehicle to ensure tire pressure, fluid levels, safety equipment, gauges, and controls are in proper order.
• Safely operate the heavy truck along the route and service each customer as identified on the route sheet or by dispatcher.
• Load refuse, operate the compactor, and dispose of material at the designated facility while following safety policies.
• Interact courteously with customers, dispatchers, and coworkers to ensure timely and professional service.
• Complete route/productivity sheets, VCRs, and other required reports while maintaining productivity standards.

Job description

Republic Services is seeking a Driver with a Class B CDL and air brakes endorsement to safely operate a collection truck and provide prompt waste removal services. The role requires ensuring vehicle compliance with safety standards and completing daily vehicle condition reports.

The driver will perform complete vehicle inspections, follow route sheets, load refuse, and dispose of material at the designated facility, while maintaining courteous customer interactions and reporting requirements.