Driver/Operator A (Wet) - ES 825

Republic Services; Clayton (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Driver/Operator, where your role is vital in ensuring safe operations and leading crews in diverse projects. This position involves operating heavy equipment and working closely with field technicians on various tasks, including emergency responses. The company is committed to sustainability and offers a range of benefits to support its employees, ensuring a rewarding career in the environmental services sector. If you are dedicated, safety-conscious, and ready to take on challenges, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical benefits

Dental plans

Vision coverage

Short- and long-term disability

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee discount programs

Retirement plan with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid CDL A with necessary endorsements.
• Able to work rotating shifts and under adverse conditions.

Responsibilities

• Operate various heavy equipment safely and efficiently.
• Lead crews in completing customer projects and ensure safety compliance.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections on vehicles.

Skills

CDL A with hazardous material endorsement

Ability to work under adverse conditions

Accountability and punctuality

Ability to lift over 50 lbs

Ability to follow verbal and written instructions

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Electronic Vehicle Logs (ELDs)

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY: The primary purpose of the position is to ensure that driving and operation of equipment is conducted in a safe and compliant manner. The Driver/Operator is also responsible for leading crews to ensure completions of customer projects. Driver/Operators work with Field Technicians on clean ups, spills, COVID and Hazmat Decon work and other duties delegated by management that are within the scope of work.

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operate various equipment with a GVW>26,000 lbs. (including but not limited to Roll off trucks, tractor/ trailers, Liquid Vacs, Turbo Vacs, Sewer Cleaners, Box Trucks)
• Ensures that Health and Safety is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, and processes and always acting in a safe manner
• Ability to work a rotating shift, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays. “On-Call” based on the rotating “On-Call” schedule for Emergency Response. May require out of town travel. Length of travel will be dependent on service center and on-going projects
• Ability to work under adverse conditions (heat & cold)
• Accountability and punctuality
• Physically able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) when necessary and lift > 50lbs routinely
• Maintain electronic vehicle logs (ELDs)
• DOT Pre-trip and Post-trip inspections
• Perform other, related duties as assigned by management

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• CDL A with hazardous material and tanker endorsements
• Pass a Pre-Employment Physical, Drug Screen and Alcohol testing
• Pass a Pre-Employment Background Screening
• Pass the Company's Auto Insurance Qualifiers
• Pass the OSHA HAZWOPER 40-hour training
• Must be able to obtain Transportation Worker (TWIC) clearance. This may not be applicable to all divisions. If required, must get within first 45 days of employment
• Able to read, write, and understand the English language, and able to follow verbal and written instructions
• High School Diploma or GED

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• CDL A with tanker 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).

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.

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.

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.

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• Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable Companies
• CDP Discloser
• Dow Jones Sustainability Indices
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• Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies
• Great Place to Work
• Sustainability Yearbook S&P Global