Driver - CDL (A)

About the role

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 ensures the vehicle is in compliance with the Company’s safety standards prior to operating, adheres to all Company, state, and federal regulations, and completes vehicle condition reports (VCRs) daily to ensure timely repair of any defects.

Responsibilities

• Perform complete pre- and post-operation inspection 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; read route sheets, follow maps, and service each customer as identified on the route sheet or as assigned by the dispatcher/supervisor.
• Operate manual and/or automatic controls in accordance with Company safety policies to lift and load refuse, operate compactor, and dispose of collected material at designated facilities.
• Courteously interact with customers, dispatchers, and others daily to ensure timely and professional service of all customer routes.
• Perform minor repairs to containers on-site or in the container yard.
• Identify and tag unsatisfactory waste containers in accordance with applicable departmental procedures.
• Monitor waste for evidence of unacceptable waste and clean accidental spills while adhering to safety standards.
• Continuously monitor vehicle condition to ensure operational readiness, minimize downtime, and clean waste from containers and edges on each disposal trip.
• Complete required route/productivity sheets, VCRs, and other reports as needed.
• Maintain adherence to productivity standards to ensure timely and efficient customer service.
• Follow all required safety policies and procedures and actively participate in the Company’s ReSOP program.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Good customer service skills to meet and exceed customer expectations; acts professionally, courteously, and cooperatively toward customers and co-workers.
• Good time management skills to complete responsibilities efficiently and safely.
• Strong follow-through ability; adheres to work schedules and addresses challenges as they arise.
• Ability to adhere to Company policies and rules; promotes safety standards and avoids inappropriate risks.
• Takes pride in work and strives to achieve all goals.
• Two years of prior experience driving commercial trucks preferred.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude to perform minor repairs to containers.

Requirements

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

Benefits

Eligible employees can elect to participate in:

• 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).

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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, and adjusted EBITDA was $5.3 billion. The company serves 13 million customers and operates more than 1,000 locations, including collection and transfer stations, recycling and polymer centers, treatment facilities, and landfills across North America.

The company’s 42,000 team members are guided by values including safety, commitment to service, environmental responsibility, and a human-centered approach. Republic Services maintains an employee engagement score of 86 and positively impacted 5.1 million people in 2024 through charitable initiatives.