Driver-CDL A

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. The Driver - CDL (A) ensures the vehicle complies with the Company’s safety standards, adheres to all regulations, and completes vehicle condition reports ("VCRs") daily.

• Perform complete pre- and post‑operation inspection of the vehicle in accordance with Company policy.
• Safely operate the heavy truck along designated route to the disposal site, following route sheet, map and service each customer.
• Operate manual/automatic controls to lift, load refuse, operate compactor and dispose of material at the designated facility.
• Courteously interact with customers, dispatchers, and others to ensure timely service.
• Perform minor repairs to containers on site or in the container yard.
• Identify unsatisfactory waste containers and tag them per departmental procedures.
• Continuously monitor waste for unacceptable material and clean area around accidental spills.
• Maintain vehicle condition to minimize downtime and clean waste from containers.
• Complete required route/productivity sheets, VCRs and other reports.
• Maintain 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 professional, courteous and cooperative toward customers and co‑workers.
• Good time‑management skills to ensure responsibilities are completed efficiently and safely.
• Good follow‑through ability; adheres to work schedule and addresses challenges as they arise.
• Ability to adhere to Company policies and promote safety standards; does not take inappropriate risks.
• Maintains pride in work; strives to achieve all goals.
• Two years prior experience driving commercial trucks preferred.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude to perform minor repairs to containers.

• Class A Commercial Driver’s license with air brakes endorsement.

• 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).
• Access to benefits information:

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.

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.