CDL Relief Driver

Republic Services•Kent, WA

About The Position

The Relief Driver - CDL (B) safely operates a collection truck and provides prompt, courteous, and complete waste-removal services for customers. The driver ensures the vehicle meets Company safety standards before operation, complies with Company, state, and federal regulations, and completes daily vehicle condition reports (VCRs) so defects can be repaired promptly. This is a DOT position. The role involves inspecting and maintaining the vehicle, servicing customers along assigned routes, transporting collected waste to designated facilities, and completing required reports. The driver is expected to follow safety and productivity standards, interact professionally with customers and coworkers, and participate in the Company’s ReSOP program. Other job-related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Class B or higher Commercial Driver’s License with air brakes endorsement.
Good customer service skills and a professional, courteous, cooperative, honest, and trustworthy manner.
Good time-management skills to complete responsibilities efficiently and safely.
Ability to adhere to work schedules and follow through on challenges.
Ability to follow Company policies and rules, promote safety standards, and avoid inappropriate risks.
Pride in work and commitment to achieving goals.

Nice To Haves

Two years of prior experience driving commercial trucks.

Responsibilities

Perform complete pre- and post-operation vehicle inspections, checking tire pressure, fluid levels, safety equipment, gauges, and controls; report safety issues.
Safely operate a heavy truck on the designated route and to the disposal site, using route sheets and maps to service assigned customers.
Operate manual and/or automatic controls to lift and load refuse, operate the compactor, and dispose of collected material at the designated facility.
Interact courteously with customers, dispatchers, and others to ensure routes are serviced promptly and professionally.
Identify unsatisfactory waste containers and tag them according to departmental procedures.
Monitor waste for evidence of unacceptable materials.
Clean the area around accidental waste spills in accordance with applicable safety standards and policies.
Monitor vehicle condition to ensure it remains operationally ready and minimize downtime; clean waste from the packer blade and truck body on disposal trips where appropriate.
Complete route and productivity sheets, VCRs, and other required reports.
Meet required departmental productivity standards so customers are serviced efficiently and on time.
Follow all required safety policies and procedures.
Actively participate in the Company’s ReSOP program.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.