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, state, and federal regulations. Drivers perform daily vehicle inspections, complete condition reports, and maintain operational readiness to minimize downtime.

Responsibilities

• Perform complete pre- and post-operation vehicle inspections to ensure tire pressure, fluid levels, safety equipment, gauges, and controls are in proper working order; report safety issues on standard reports.
• Safely operate a heavy truck along designated routes, 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 at designated facilities.
• 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 per departmental procedures.
• Monitor waste for unacceptable materials and clean accidental spills while adhering to safety standards.
• Maintain vehicle condition to ensure operational readiness and minimize downtime; clean waste from containers and edges after each disposal trip.
• Complete required route/productivity sheets, vehicle condition reports (VCRs), and other documentation as needed.
• Adhere to productivity standards to ensure timely and efficient customer service.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures; actively participate in the company’s ReSOP program.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with air brakes endorsement.
• Good customer service skills to meet and exceed customer expectations; professional, courteous, and cooperative demeanor.
• 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 and safety standards; avoids unnecessary risks.
• Pride in work and dedication to achieving goals.
• Two years of prior experience driving commercial trucks preferred.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude to perform minor container repairs.

Benefits

Eligible employees can elect to participate in:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits 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).

For more details, visit Republic Services Benefits.

About the company

Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) is a leader in the environmental services industry, providing customers with a comprehensive 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 across North America through more than 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 efficiency while maintaining decision-making at the local level.

The company’s 42,000 team members uphold core values of safety, service commitment, environmental responsibility, drive, and human-centered practices. 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.

Republic’s strategy focuses on profitable growth through acquisitions and industry advancements, managing waste streams via a vertically integrated North American footprint. Key growth areas include recycling and waste, environmental solutions, and sustainability innovation. The company’s integrated approach strengthens its position across these areas, such as expanding recycling capabilities to support circularity and developing environmental solutions like PFAS remediation.

Recent innovations include the Republic Services Polymer Center, the nation’s first integrated plastics recycling facility, and a joint venture with Ravago (Blue Polymers) to meet demand for sustainable packaging. Republic is also leveraging its landfill network to convert landfill gas into Renewable Natural Gas (RNG), with a goal to beneficially reuse 50% more biogas by 2030 (2017 baseline).

Republic Services has received recognition for its sustainability and ethical practices, including:

• Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable Companies
• CDP Discloser
• Dow Jones Best-In-Class Indices
• Ethisphere’s World’s Most Ethical Companies
• Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies
• Great Place to Work
• Sustainability Yearbook by S&P Global