Local Route Driver - CDL (A)

Republic Services; Woodburn (OR); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

Dental and vision plans

Disability coverage

Life insurance

EAP

Employee discounts

Retirement plan with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Benefits information available

Job summary

Republic Services in the United States is seeking a Driver – CDL (A) to safely operate heavy trucks for delivery and removal of large containers. You will ensure vehicle readiness, follow safety regulations, and service customers along a defined route with professional conduct.

The role requires CDL-A with air brakes, prior driving experience, and the ability to perform minor container repairs. The position emphasizes safety, efficiency, and collaboration in a team environment.

Qualifications

• Good customer service skills with a professional, courteous approach.
• Strong time management to complete duties safely and efficiently.
• Reliable follow-through and adherence to work schedules.

Responsibilities

• Perform complete pre- and post-operation inspections of the vehicle.
• Safely operate heavy truck along designated routes and service each customer.
• Load refuse, operate the compactor, and dispose of material at the facility.
• Interact courteously with customers, dispatchers, and colleagues.
• Perform minor container repairs on site or in the yard.
• Identify unsatisfactory containers and tag accordingly.
• Monitor waste for unacceptable materials.
• Maintain vehicle readiness and clean up after disposal trips.
• Complete required route productivity sheets and reports.
• Follow safety policies and participate in ReSOP program.

Skills

Customer service

Time management

Follow-through

Policy adherence

Pride in work

Mechanical aptitude

Safety awareness

Education

Class A CDL with air brakes endorsement

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

A Driver – CDL (A) is responsible for safely operating a heavy commercial truck, a tractor trailer or a straight truck with a pup trailer, or other vehicle requiring a class A CDL, to provide prompt and courteous delivery and removal of large containers. The Driver - CDL (A) 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.

PRINCIPLE 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 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.
• Perform minor repairs to containers on site or in the container yard.
• 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 container and container edges 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 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.
• Two years of prior experience driving commercial trucks preferred.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude to be able to do perform minor repairs to containers.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Class A 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.
• 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.