Driver - CDL (B)

Republic Services; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

A leading waste management company in Fremont, California is seeking a CDL (B) Driver responsible for safely operating collection trucks and providing waste removal services. Key duties include performing vehicle inspections, interacting courteously with customers, and adhering to safety standards. The role requires a Class B driver's license and strong customer service skills. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, disability insurance, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate collection truck to provide waste removal services.
• Perform pre- and post-operation inspections of the vehicle.
• Courteously interact with customers and follow operational routes.
• Complete vehicle condition reports and maintain productivity standards.

Skills

Customer service skills

Good time management

Ability to follow safety policies

Good follow-through ability

Education

Class B or higher Commercial Driver’s license

Job description

Position Summary

A Driver- CDL (B) is responsible for safely operating a collection truck, providing prompt, courteous and complete waste removal services for customers. In addition, a Driver – CDL (B) ensures their vehicle is in compliance with the Company’s safety standards prior to operating the vehicle, ensures all Company, state and federal regulations are adhered to at all times while operating the vehicle, and completes vehicle condition reports (“VCRs”) on a daily basis to ensure any vehicle defects are repaired in a timely manner.

Principal Responsibilities

• Perform complete pre‑ and post‑operation inspection of the vehicle in accordance with Company policy to ensure tire pressure, fluid levels, safety equipment, gauges, and controls are in proper working order. Report any safety issues on standard reports.
• Safely operate their heavy truck along their designated route and to the disposal site; read route sheet, follow map and service each customer as identified on the route sheet or as assigned by the dispatcher and/or supervisor.
• Operate manual and/or automatic controls in accordance with Company safety policies and procedures to lift and load refuse, operate compactor and dispose of collected material at the designated facility.
• Courteously interact with all customers, dispatchers and others on a daily basis to ensure all customer routes are serviced in a timely and professional manner.
• Identify unsatisfactory waste containers and tag containers in accordance with applicable departmental procedures.
• Continuously monitor waste for evidence of unacceptable waste.
• Clean area around an accidental waste spill, ensuring adherence to all applicable safety standards and policies.
• Continuously monitor the condition of the vehicle to ensure it is operationally ready at all times to minimize downtime; clean waste from the packer blade and truck body (where appropriate) on each disposal trip.
• Complete required route/productivity sheets, VCRs and other reports, as required.
• Maintain adherence to required productivity standards for the department to ensure all customers are serviced in a timely and efficient manner.
• Follow all required safety policies and procedures.
• Actively participate in the Company’s ReSOP program.
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.
• Good customer service skills to meet and exceed customer expectations; acts in a professional, courteous and cooperative manner toward customers and co‑workers; works with a sense of honesty and trustworthiness.
• Good time management skills to ensure assigned responsibilities are completed in an efficient and safe manner.
• Good follow‑through ability; adheres to work schedule and follows through on challenges as they arise.
• Ability to adhere to Company policies and rules set forth; promotes the Company’s safety standards; does not take inappropriate risks.
• Maintains a feeling of pride in work; strives to achieve all goals.

Minimum Requirements

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

Rewarding Compensation and Benefits

• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee discount programs.
• 401(k) plan with a generous company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Benefits https://jobs.republicservices.com/us/en/about-us/benefits

EEO STATEMENT: Republic Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association with a protected veteran (spouses or other family members), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.