Republic Services

Environmental Services

CDLADriver

$0–0k Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“CDL A Driver at Republic Services. Skills: Commercial driving, Container repair. Operate heavy commercial truck. Deliver and remove large containers”

What You'll Achieve.

Ensure timely vehicle repairs; Service customers in a timely manner; Service customers professionally; Minimize down time

Industry & Context.

Environmental Services

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Class A Commercial Driver’s license with air brakes endorsement

Nice to Have

Two years of prior experience driving commercial trucks

What You'll Do.

Operate heavy commercial truck

Deliver and remove large containers

Perform pre- and post-operation inspection of vehicle

Operate manual and/or automatic controls

Dispose of collected material

Interact with customers

Perform minor repairs to containers

Identify unsatisfactory waste containers

Monitor waste for unacceptable material

Clean accidental waste spill

Monitor vehicle condition

Complete route/productivity sheets

Complete other reports

Maintain adherence to productivity standards

Follow safety policies and procedures

Participate in ReSOP program

Perform other job-related duties

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Interact with dispatchers; Interact with supervisors; Interact with co-workers

Full 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 ensur

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