Driver - CDL (B)

Republic Services, Inc.; Texas; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Republic Services, Inc. is hiring a Driver- CDL (B) at Center, TX. The role involves safely operating a collection truck, performing vehicle inspections, and ensuring compliance with safety standards.

You will service customer routes, load and dispose waste, and maintain accurate reports. The position emphasizes courteous customer interaction, adherence to schedules, and ongoing safety practices in daily operations.

Qualifications

• Valid Class B or higher Commercial Driver's license with air brakes endorsement required.
• Demonstrated safe driving record and adherence to safety policies.
• Ability to perform daily pre- and post-operation vehicle inspections and document via VCRs.

Responsibilities

• Perform complete pre- and post-operation inspection of the vehicle per company policy.
• Safely operate the collection truck on assigned routes and service customers as scheduled.
• Read route sheets and follow dispatcher directions to complete routes.
• Operate truck controls to load/unload refuse and dispose at designated facility.
• Interact professionally with customers, dispatchers, and coworkers.
• Identify unsatisfactory waste containers and tag containers per procedures.
• Monitor waste for unacceptable materials and manage spills per safety standards.
• Maintain vehicle readiness and keep packer blade and body clean.
• Complete route/productivity sheets, VCRs and other required reports.

Education

Class B CDL with air brakes endorsement

Job description

Driver - CDL (B) page is loaded## Driver - CDL (B)locations: Center, TX, USAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R-188076POSITION 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.**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:*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.*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. For any concerns relating to Republic Services' commitment to equal opportunity employment, you may contact the AWARE Line at 1-866-3-AWARE-4.**ABOUT THE COMPANY**Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) is a leader in the environmental services industry. We provide customers with the most complete set of products and services, including recycling, waste, special waste, hazardous waste and field services. Our industry-leading commitments to advance circularity and support decarbonization are helping deliver on our vision to partner with customers to create a more sustainable world.In 2025, Republic's total company revenue was $16.6 billion, and adjusted EBITDA was $5.3 billion. We serve 13 million customers and operate more than 1,000 locations, including collection and transfer stations, recycling and polymer centers, treatment facilities, and landfills.Although we operate across North America, the collection, recycling, treatment, or disposal of materials is a local business, and the dynamics and opportunities differ in each market we serve. By combining local operational management with standardized business practices, we drive greater operating efficiencies across the company while maintaining day-to-day operational decisions at the local level, closest to the customer.Our customers, including small businesses, major corporations and municipalities, want a partner with the expertise and capabilities to effectively manage their multiple recycling and waste streams. They choose Republic Services because we are committed to exceeding their expectations and helping them achieve their sustainability goals. Our 42,000 team members understand that it's not just what we do that matters, but how we do it.Our company values guide our daily actions:* **Safe**: We protect the livelihoods of our colleagues and communities.* **Committed to Serve**: We go above and beyond to exceed our customers' expectations.* **Environmentally Responsible:** We take action to improve our environment.* **Driven**: We deliver results in the right way.* **Human-Centered:** We respect the dignity and unique potential of every person.We are proud of our high employee engagement score of 86. We have an inclusive and diverse culture where every voice counts. In addition, our team positively impacted 5.1 million people in 2024 through the Republic Services Charitable Foundation and local community grants. These projects are designed to meet the specific needs of the communities we serve, with a focus on building sustainable neighborhoods.**STRATEGY**Republic Services' strategy is designed to generate profitable growth. Through acquisitions and industry advancements, we safely and sustainably manage our customers' multiple waste streams through a North American footprint of vertically integrated assets.We focus on three areas of growth to meet the increasing needs of our customers: recycling and waste, environmental solutions and sustainability innovation.With our integrated approach, strengthening our position in one area advances other areas of our business. For example, as we grow volume in recycling and waste, we collect additional material to bolster our circularity capabilities. And as we expand environmental solutions, we drive additional opportunities to provide