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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 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 the heavy truck along designated routes and to disposal sites; read route sheets, follow maps, and service each customer as identified or assigned.
• Operate manual and/or automatic controls in accordance with Company safety policies to lift and load refuse, operate compactors, and dispose of collected material.
• 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 materials 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.

Qualifications

• Good customer service skills to meet and exceed customer expectations; acts professionally, courteously, and cooperatively.
• Good time management skills to complete responsibilities efficiently and safely.
• Strong follow-through ability; adheres to work schedules and addresses challenges as they arise.
• Adheres to Company policies and promotes safety standards; 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).

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, and adjusted EBITDA was $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. The company’s 42,000 team members maintain 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) and partnerships to develop Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) plants at landfills.