Driver - CDL B

Republic Services; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Benefits package

Job summary

Republic Services is seeking a Driver - CDL B to operate a collection truck on assigned routes in Manistee, MI. The role emphasizes safety compliance, timely service, and courteous customer interactions.

You will perform pre- and post-trip inspections, load waste, and ensure proper operation of equipment while maintaining accurate route records and reports. A valid CDL B with air brakes is required; a $2,000 sign-on bonus is offered and a comprehensive benefits package is provided.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid CDL Class B license with air brakes endorsement.
• Strong commitment to safety and following company policies.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform complete pre- and post-operation vehicle inspections.
• Safely drive the route, service customers on schedule, and dispose of waste at designated sites.
• Operate truck controls and equipment per safety policies; load/unload when required.
• Interacts with customers, dispatchers and coworkers professionally each day.
• Complete required reports and maintain vehicle and route documentation.

Skills

Customer service

Time management

Safety compliance

Education

CDL Class B with air brakes endorsement

Job description

## Driver - CDL BApplylocations: Manistee, MI, USAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R-182128POSITION SUMMARY: A Driver- CDL (B) is responsible for safely operating a collection truck, and providing prompt, courteous and complete waste removal services for customers. In addition, a Driver – CDL (B) is responsible for ensuring his or her vehicle is in compliance with the Company’s safety standards prior to operating the vehicle, ensures that 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 that 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 his or her heavy truck along his or her 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 down time; 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 services 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.$2000 Sign on Bonus!**Rewarding Compensation and Benefits**Eligible employees can elect to participate in: • 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. • Retirement 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*The statements used herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by an employee in this position, and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required by an incumbent so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.*