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Driver CDL B

Republic Services, Lynnwood, WA, United States


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. They ensure vehicle compliance with the Company’s safety standards, adhere to all regulations, and complete vehicle condition reports (VCRs) daily.

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 the vehicle along the designated route and to the disposal site, reading the route sheet and following the map, servicing each customer on the route sheet as assigned by dispatcher or supervisor.

Operate manual and/or automatic controls 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.

Monitor the condition of the vehicle to ensure it is operationally ready at all times, and 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.

Follow all required safety policies and procedures.

Actively participate in the Company’s ReSOP program.

Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Good customer service skills; acts in a professional, courteous and cooperative manner toward customers and co-workers.

Good time management skills to ensure assigned responsibilities are completed efficiently and safely.

Good follow-through ability; adheres to work schedule and follows through on challenges as they arise.

Ability to adhere to Company policies and rules, promotes the Company’s safety standards, and 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.

Compensation and Benefits

Union Position: $36.10/hr USD

DOT position

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.

401(k) plan with a generous company match.

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).

Paid Time Off (PTO)

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.

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.

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