Relief Driver - CDL (B)

Republic Services•Chesterton, IN

About The Position

A Relief Driver - CDL (B) safely operates a collection truck and provides prompt, courteous, complete waste removal services for customers. The driver ensures the vehicle meets Company safety standards before operation, follows Company, state, and federal regulations, and completes daily vehicle condition reports so defects can be repaired promptly. The role also requires maintaining vehicle readiness, servicing assigned customer routes, and meeting departmental productivity standards. The driver performs vehicle inspections, operates truck and compactor controls, transports collected refuse to designated disposal facilities, communicates professionally with customers and colleagues, and follows required safety procedures. Additional duties may be assigned. Two years of prior commercial truck driving experience is preferred; a Class B or higher commercial driver’s license with an air brakes endorsement is required.

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 approach.
Good time management skills to complete assigned responsibilities efficiently and safely.
Ability to follow through, adhere to the work schedule, and address challenges as they arise.
Ability to adhere to 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 in accordance with Company policy and report safety issues.
Safely operate a heavy truck along designated routes and to disposal sites, following route sheets and maps and servicing 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 and professionally with customers, dispatchers, and others to ensure routes are serviced on time.
Identify unsatisfactory waste containers and tag them according to applicable procedures.
Monitor waste for evidence of unacceptable material.
Clean areas around accidental waste spills in accordance with applicable safety standards and policies.
Monitor vehicle condition to ensure operational readiness and clean waste from the packer blade and truck body on disposal trips where appropriate.
Complete required route and productivity sheets, vehicle condition reports, and other reports.
Meet required departmental productivity standards.
Follow all required safety policies and procedures.
Actively participate in the Company’s ReSOP program.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.