Swing Driver

Description About Us

Republic Services, Inc. and Allied Waste Industries, Inc. announced Friday, December 5, 2008, that they have completed their historic merger to create one of the nation's leading waste and environmental services providers. The combined company, which will be based in Phoenix, will be named Republic Services, Inc. and will trade under the ticker symbol "RSG" on The New York Stock Exchange. As of the close of the market on December 5, 2008, Allied Waste stock was delisted and will no longer trade on NYSE. The combined company will have more than 35,000 employees serving more than 13 million customers in 40 states and Puerto Rico.

Mission Statement

Our mission is to provide industry-leading solid waste and environmental services that exceed our customers' highest expectations. We offer a safe, respectful and rewarding workplace for our employees as we continue to develop a company dedicated to excellence, environmental responsibility, ethical behavior, and increasing shareholder value

The Swing Driver provides route coverage in the absence of regularly assigned driver and ensures prompt, courteous and complete waste removal for residential and commercial customers.

Representative Responsibilities - Swing Driver:

• Performs complete pre-trip inspection including, but not limited to, checking tire pressure, fluid levels, safety equipment, gauges and controls.
• Drives heavy diesel truck to and from commercial and/or residential customer locations and disposal area(s).
• May operate hydraulic hand controls to lift/load refuse and operate compactor, or may be required to manually lift/load waste into compactor.
• Moves waste bin to position accessible by truck, if necessary.
• Writes labels and tags unsatisfactory waste containers and/or refuse, as necessary.
• When operating Roll Off truck, tarps containers and secures container to rails.
• Courteously interactions with customers, dispatchers and supervisors.
• Cleans up the area around accidental waste spills.
• Reads route sheets to determine day’s schedule, follows map and services each customer as identified on the route sheet or as assigned by dispatcher and/or supervisor.
• Completes required route/productivity sheets, Vehicle Condition Reports (VCRs) and other forms.
• Properly performs driver check-in procedures upon returning to the facility at the end of the day.
• Follows all safety policies and procedures.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Interested candidates should submit resumes and salary requirements by clicking "Apply Now". Please reference Job Title and Job #.

Requirements Required

• Three years commercial truck driving experience
• Valid Class A or B CDL with air brakes endorsement
• As verified by a current MVR/driver abstract, must meet all qualifications as defined under DOT regulation 49 CFR 383.51
• Must meet Republic Services Driver MVR Qualification Standards.
• Equivalent of high school diploma or G.E.D. certification

Republic Services is a dynamic company that offers a competitive salary and benefits package including major medical coverage, supplemental insurance programs, retirement benefits, and paid vacation and holidays.

Republic Services promotes a drug-free and alcohol-free workplace and conducts pre-employment drug testing.

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