CDL Residential Driver II

Texas Disposal Systems•Bryan, TX

About The Position

The Residential Collection Driver operates a residential system truck, empties or has a helper empty residential customers’ containers into the truck, and delivers loads to designated landfills, transfer stations, or recycling centers. The driver operates the assigned vehicle in compliance with government regulations for trucking and waste operations and provides courteous, professional service to customers. The position requires completing assigned routes, recording route activity and customer-stop times using fleet routing software, documenting route changes and problems, and performing required pre- and post-trip inspections. The driver must ensure the truck is safe and prepared before leaving the yard, maintain required paperwork and equipment, and track personal Department of Transportation (DOT) compliance. Scheduled shifts may include nights, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

At least one year of related medium- or heavy-truck driving experience.
Excellent heavy-truck driving skills.
Ability to work independently with minimal or no supervision.
Ability to demonstrate proficient use of electronic technology within eight weeks of hire.
Ability to understand and execute work orders communicated via onboard technology.
Ability to read, write, and speak English sufficiently to converse with the general public, understand highway traffic signs and signals, respond to official inquiries, and complete written entries on reports, required logs and records, and other business-related documents.
Availability to work scheduled shifts, including nights, holidays, and weekends.
Valid Texas Class B Commercial Driver’s License.
Safe driving record for the past five years.
Valid Medical Card.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Report to work at the designated time in company uniform and with required personal protective equipment (PPE).
Ensure the assigned truck is fully fueled, safe to operate, and has the required paperwork on board before leaving the yard.
Collect the route as outlined in fleet routing software and document changes and problems on the route sheet, using a company-provided camera and/or notes as appropriate.
Record time in fleet routing software at each customer stop.
Perform pre- and post-trip truck inspections, keep the cab clean, and turn in the Vehicle Condition Report (VCR).
Work and drive productively and safely, and behave courteously and professionally at all times.
Be available for scheduled shifts, including holidays and weekends.
Track personal DOT compliance, including daily hours of service, and immediately notify the supervisor if at risk of noncompliance.
Report moving violations incurred during work hours to the supervisor at the end of the shift.
Report personal moving violations or accidents to the supervisor within 72 hours.
Maintain a valid Medical Card and Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
Perform other duties as assigned.