Easy and fun job, not stuck in one place, lots of variety, fairly low impact and low stress.
Cons
Poor upper management, Not local, Pointless blanket policies that don't apply, unfair pay across all positions, No financial insensitives,
Republic Services Response
10mo
Thank you for your feedback! Republic Services continually strives to maintain a high-performing workforce that is diverse, engaged and well-prepared to meet the needs of our customers and communities. We're happy that you were a Republic Services team member.
Love l growing with a company that is compassionate about career growth.
Cons
Sometimes have to move to for promotions. Not a must.
Republic Services Response
6d
Thank you for your feedback! At Republic Services, we're dedicated to maintaining our highly inclusive culture and leveraging human-centered practices that make us an employer of choice. We're thrilled to know that you've enjoyed your time as a Republic Services team member.
The pay is competitive, especially with overtime opportunities, and there is strong potential to earn a solid income for employees willing to work hard. The job also provides steady work and consistent hours, which can be valuable for drivers looking for financial stability.
Cons
The work/life balance for roll-off drivers can be difficult, particularly when working weekends. Drivers are often scheduled in a way that keeps hours under 60 while still requiring Saturday work, rather than being given an additional recovery day during the week. With the level of physical labor involved, one day off is often not enough to properly recover.
There is also a heavy emphasis on “swinging” containers. While swings can make sense when locations are far apart, many are scheduled for stops that are very close together and provide little operational benefit. Swings add significantly more physical labor for drivers and, in some cases, can actually take longer than traditional service methods. Over time, consistently working 55–60 hour weeks under these conditions can lead to fatigue and burnout.
Republic Services Response
6d
Thank you for your feedback! Republic Services continually strives to maintain a high-performing workforce that is diverse, engaged and well-prepared to meet the needs of our customers and communities. We're happy that you are a Republic Services team member.