Residential Helper CDL

Position Summary

The CDL Helper rides on and/or drives the vehicle and assists a Driver in providing prompt, courteous and complete waste removal services for customers on a designated route. The CDL Helper is responsible for safely driving, loading waste and poly carts, as well as carrying bags and containers to the vehicle for disposal. The position also assists the Driver in maneuvering his or her vehicle by directing the Driver from the ground.

In addition, the Helper helps to maintain the cleanliness of the vehicle, as well as the route and work area.

• Rides on the vehicle to assist the Driver while servicing customers on a designated route and also drives the vehicle as necessary to complete the route.
• Climbs on and off vehicle to load refuse, waste and poly carts; lifts and carries trash bags and containers to the truck for disposal.
• Operates packing mechanism and various levers and handles to activate the lifting and loading mechanism.
• Assists Driver is safely operating the vehicle by directing the Driver from the ground.
• Cleans waste from the packer blade and truck body on each disposal trip; sprays and cleans the hopper and truck.
• Performs complete pre- and post-operation inspection of the vehicle in accordance with Company policy; reports any safety issues on standard reports.
• Courteously interacts with all customers, dispatchers and others on a daily basis to ensure all customer routes are serviced in a timely and professional manner.
• Continuously monitors waste for evidence of unacceptable waste.
• Cleans area around an accidental waste spill, ensuring adherence to all applicable safety standards and policies.
• Maintains adherence to required productivity standards for the department to ensure all customers are service in a timely and efficient manner.
• Follows all required safety policies and procedures.
• Actively participates in the Company’s ReSOP program.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

• Minimum of 2 years of prior experience driving and/or working around commercial trucks preferred.

• Class B or higher Commercial Driver’s License with air brake endorsements.

• 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:

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.

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 to advance circularity and support decarbonization are helping deliver on our vision to partner with customers to create a more sustainable world. In 2025, Republic’s total company revenue was $16.6 billion, and adjusted EBITDA was $5.3 billion.

We serve 13 million customers and operate more than 1,000 locations, including collection and transfer stations, recycling and polymer centers, treatment facilities, and landfills.

Although we operate across North America, the collection, recycling, treatment, or disposal of materials is a local business, and the dynamics and opportunities differ in each market we serve. By combining local operational management with standardized business practices, we drive greater operating efficiencies across the company while maintaining day-to-day operational decisions at the local level, closest to the customer.

Our customers, including small businesses, major corporations and municipalities, want a partner with the expertise and capabilities to effectively manage their multiple recycling and waste streams. They choose Republic Services because we are committed to exceeding their expectations and helping them achieve their sustainability goals. Our 42,000 team members understand that it's not just what we do that matters, but how we do it.

Our company values guide our daily actions:
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We protect the livelihoods of our colleagues and communities. Committed to Serve:
We go above and beyond to exceed our customers’ expectations. Environmentally…