Truck Driver - CDL (B) Commercial

Republic Services; Cedar Rapids, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Republic Services is seeking a Driver - CDL (B) to safely operate a collection truck along a local Cedar Rapids route. You will perform routine vehicle inspections, load waste, and dispose at designated facilities while maintaining strong customer service.

The role emphasizes safety, timeliness, and professional interaction with customers and dispatchers. CDL-B with air brakes and a clean driving record are required for local routes, Mon-Fri schedule.

Qualifications

• Class B or higher CDL with air brakes endorsement.
• Ability to operate a heavy truck and perform pre/post inspections.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to follow safety policies and route sheets.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre- and post-operation vehicle inspections per policy.
• Safely operate the truck on designated routes and service customers.
• Load refuse, operate the compactor, and dispose at the facility.
• Interact courteously with customers, dispatchers and staff.
• Tag containers and monitor for unacceptable waste.
• Complete route and productivity reports daily.

Skills

Customer service

Time management

Professionalism

Communication

Education

CDL-B (with air brakes endorsement)

Tools

CDL Class B vehicle operation

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.Local Routes Mon-Fri$26/hr