Driver - CDL (A)

About the role

A Driver – CDL (A) is responsible for safely operating a heavy commercial truck, such as a tractor trailer, straight truck with a pup trailer, or other vehicle requiring a Class A CDL. The role involves prompt and courteous delivery and removal of large containers while ensuring compliance with company safety standards, state, and federal regulations. Drivers complete daily vehicle condition reports (VCRs) to address any defects promptly.

Responsibilities

• Perform complete pre- and post-operation inspections of the vehicle 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 a heavy truck along designated routes and to disposal sites, following route sheets, maps, and customer assignments from dispatchers or supervisors.
• Operate manual and/or automatic controls in accordance with company safety policies to lift, load refuse, operate compactors, and dispose of collected material.
• Interact courteously with customers, dispatchers, and others daily to ensure timely and professional service.
• Perform minor repairs to containers on-site or in the container yard.
• Identify and tag unsatisfactory waste containers according to departmental procedures.
• Monitor waste for evidence of unacceptable materials and clean accidental spills while adhering to safety standards.
• Continuously monitor vehicle condition to minimize downtime and clean waste from containers and edges after each disposal trip.
• Complete required route/productivity sheets, VCRs, and other reports.
• Maintain productivity standards to ensure timely and efficient customer service.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures and actively participate in the company’s ReSOP program.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Good customer service skills to meet and exceed customer expectations; professional, courteous, and cooperative demeanor with customers and coworkers.
• Strong time management skills to complete responsibilities efficiently and safely.
• Ability to follow through on tasks and adhere to work schedules while addressing challenges as they arise.
• Commitment to company policies, safety standards, and risk-aware behavior.
• Pride in work and dedication to achieving goals.
• Two years of prior experience driving commercial trucks preferred.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude to perform minor repairs to containers.

Qualifications

• Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with air brakes endorsement.

Benefits

Eligible employees can elect to participate in:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• 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).

More details on benefits: https://jobs.republicservices.com/us/en/about-us/benefits

About the company

Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) is a leader in the environmental services industry, providing customers with a complete set of products and services, including recycling, waste, special waste, hazardous waste, and field services. The company is committed to advancing circularity and supporting decarbonization to create a more sustainable world.

In 2025, Republic’s total company revenue was $16.6 billion, with adjusted EBITDA of $5.3 billion. The company serves 13 million customers and operates over 1,000 locations, including collection and transfer stations, recycling and polymer centers, treatment facilities, and landfills. Republic combines local operational management with standardized business practices to drive efficiencies while maintaining local decision-making.

The company’s 42,000 team members are guided by core values: Safe, Committed to Serve, Environmentally Responsible, Driven, and Human-Centered. Republic maintains an employee engagement score of 86 and fosters an inclusive, diverse culture where every voice counts. In 2024, the Republic Services Charitable Foundation and local community grants positively impacted 5.1 million people, focusing on building sustainable neighborhoods.