Waste management and Republic services

I used to do contract work for Wm and republic, most of the trucks were junk and they are a poorly managed company and very fire happy from what I hear. Though some people do make a career out of it.

 

The Republic trucks that pick up my garbage, don't touch anything. Truck is air-conditioned. The driver is the only person on the truck. He pushes a button and the truck dumps the garbage container and sets it back down on the curb.

 

Been kinda look a a couple of positions my self in ft.worth..for waste management and Republic by the time I make it in on Fridays most of the drivers to talk about benefits and pay are gone ..Lol

 

This sums it up

 

I saw all that hydraulic fluid spraying and instantly knew there was gonna be a fire, especially all over that hot exhaust setup right behind the cab. Jesus

 

I got a call back from republic services Friday not bad on the rate..about 50 to 55 hrs a week with ot. She couldn't give me any information on the price of medical for a family. Only 10 miles from my house

 

Well got a second interview with the ft.worth yard Friday for roll offs..just got to make it in tomorrow to talk with a driver lol

 

Congrats mate. Hope it works out....bring air freshener

 

A co-worker of mine worked for WM in Central Cali several years ago. I believe he was mostly on a front load commercial route.
He says it was fast-paced and labor-intensive at times. He also said he was compensated fairly well.
From what he told me, at the location he was at, the newer drivers who busted their butts for awhile were given better opportunities on the route choices.
Essentially, there were some better positions awarded based on merit.
Take it how you will...