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 their vehicle complies with the Company’s safety standards, adheres to all Company, state, and federal regulations, and completes daily vehicle condition reports (VCRs) to address any defects promptly.

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.
• Perform minor repairs to containers on-site or in the container yard.
• Identify and tag unsatisfactory waste containers in accordance with departmental procedures.
• Monitor waste for evidence of unacceptable waste and clean accidental spills while adhering to safety standards.
• Continuously monitor vehicle condition to minimize downtime; clean waste from containers and edges on each disposal trip.
• Complete required route/productivity sheets, VCRs, and other reports.
• Maintain productivity standards to ensure timely and efficient customer service.
• Follow all required safety policies and procedures and 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; 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 promote safety standards; avoids inappropriate risks.
• Maintains 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.

Qualifications

• Class A Commercial Driver’s License 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.
• 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: Republic Services Benefits

About the Company

Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) is a leader in the environmental services industry, providing customers with 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. While operating across North America, Republic combines local management with standardized practices to drive operational efficiencies.

The company’s 42,000 team members uphold values of safety, service, environmental responsibility, and integrity. Republic maintains an employee engagement score of 86 and positively impacted 5.1 million people in 2024 through charitable initiatives.

Republic’s strategy focuses on recycling and waste, environmental solutions, and sustainability innovation. Key initiatives include the Republic Services Polymer Center (the nation’s first integrated plastics recycling facility), Blue Polymers (a joint venture for sustainable packaging), and Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) projects to convert landfill gas into energy.