Local CDL B Driver Front Load or Side Load 10K RETENTION BONUS

Republic Services, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

10K Sign-on Bonus

Medical, Dental, Vision

Job summary

Republic Services, Inc. is seeking a Driver- CDL (B) to safely operate a collection truck and provide prompt, courteous waste removal services to customers in Austin, TX. The role requires compliance with safety standards, daily VCRs, and routine route servicing.

Strong customer service and time management are essential for meeting service expectations. The position emphasizes adherence to company policies, safety practices, and active participation in safety programs while maintaining vehicle

Qualifications

• Must have Class B Commercial Driver's license with air brakes endorsement.
• Ability to perform pre- and post-operation inspections.
• Good customer service and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre- and post-operation inspections of the vehicle per company policy.
• Safely operate the truck on assigned routes and service customers as directed.
• Load refuse, operate the packer, and dispose of material at designated facilities.
• Interact courteously with customers, dispatchers, and coworkers daily.
• Identify unsatisfactory waste containers and tag accordingly.
• Monitor waste for unacceptable materials.
• Maintain vehicle readiness and clean up around spills as required.
• Complete required route productivity sheets and VCRs.

Skills

Customer service

Time management

Safety awareness

Education

CDL Class B with air brakes endorsement

Job description

POSITION 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.

MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION

401K

10K SIGN ON BONUS

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.


• 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.

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 t