Driver - CDL (A) with Tanker Endorsement

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 service instructions from dispatchers or supervisors.
• Operate manual and/or automatic controls to lift and load refuse, operate compactors, and dispose of collected material at designated facilities in accordance with company safety policies.
• 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; 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; no manual transmission restriction.
• Good customer service skills to meet and exceed 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 container repairs.

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).

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 comprehensive products and services, including recycling, waste, special waste, hazardous waste, and field services. The company is committed to advancing circularity and decarbonization, partnering with customers to create a more sustainable world.

In 2025, Republic Services reported $16.6 billion in revenue and $5.3 billion in adjusted EBITDA. The company serves 13 million customers across North America through over 1,000 locations, including collection and transfer stations, recycling and polymer centers, treatment facilities, and landfills. With 42,000 team members, Republic Services maintains an employee engagement score of 86 and positively impacted 5.1 million people in 2024 through charitable initiatives.

The company’s strategy focuses on three growth areas: recycling and waste, environmental solutions, and sustainability innovation. Republic Services operates the nation’s first integrated plastics recycling facility, the Republic Services Polymer Center, and has formed Blue Polymers, a joint venture to further process recycled plastics. The company is also expanding its renewable natural gas (RNG) projects, aiming to beneficially reuse 50% more biogas by 2030.

Recent recognitions include:

• 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