Driver II - NV Union at Republic Services

North Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Waste ManagementIndustries

Requirements

Class B or higher Commercial Driver’s license with air brakes endorsement
Good customer service skills to meet and exceed customer expectations; acts in a professional, courteous and cooperative manner toward customers and co-workers; works with a sense of honesty and trustworthiness
Good time management skills to ensure assigned responsibilities are completed in an efficient and safe manner
Good follow through ability; adheres to work schedule and follows through on challenges as they arise
Ability to adhere to Company policies and rules set forth; promotes the Company’s safety standards; does not take inappropriate risks
Maintains a feeling of pride in work; strives to achieve all goals
Preferred: Two years of prior experience driving commercial trucks

Responsibilities

Perform complete pre- and post-operation inspection of the vehicle in accordance with Company policy 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 heavy truck along designated route and to the disposal site; read route sheet, follow map and service each customer as identified on the route sheet or as assigned by the dispatcher and/or supervisor
Operate manual and/or automatic controls in accordance with Company safety policies and procedures to lift and load refuse, operate compactor and dispose of collected material at the designated facility
Courteously interact with all customers, dispatchers and others on a daily basis to ensure all customer routes are serviced in a timely and professional manner
Identify unsatisfactory waste containers and tag containers in accordance with applicable departmental procedures
Continuously monitor waste for evidence of unacceptable waste
Clean area around an accidental waste spill, ensuring adherence to all applicable safety standards and policies
Continuously monitor the condition of the vehicle to ensure it is operationally ready at all times to minimize down time; clean waste from the packer blade and truck body (where appropriate) on each disposal trip
Complete required route/productivity sheets, VCRs and other reports, as required
Maintain adherence to required productivity standards for the department to ensure all customers are serviced in a timely and efficient manner
Follow all required safety policies and procedures
Actively participate in the Company’s ReSOP program
Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

CDL Bheavy truck operationwaste collectionvehicle inspectionroute navigationsafety compliancecustomer servicecompactor operationwaste spill cleanup

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What type of driver's license is required for this Driver II position?

A CDL (B) license is required for this role.

Is this a full-time position?

Yes, this is a full-time employment position.

What salary or compensation is offered for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What key skills are needed to succeed in this driver role?

Required skills include good customer service skills, time management skills, follow-through ability, adherence to safety policies, and a sense of pride in work.

What does the company emphasize in terms of safety and customer service?

The company emphasizes strict adherence to safety standards, professional and courteous customer interactions, and maintaining vehicle compliance with all regulations.