Relief Driver - CDL B

Republic Services • Covington, KY

3d

About The Position

A Relief Driver with a Class B commercial driver’s license safely operates a collection truck and provides prompt, courteous, and complete waste removal services. 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 involves servicing assigned customer routes, handling and disposing of collected waste, maintaining vehicle readiness, completing required reports, and meeting productivity and safety standards. Other job-related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Class B or higher Commercial Driver’s License with air brakes endorsement.
• Customer service skills and a professional, courteous, cooperative, honest, and trustworthy approach.
• 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 follow Company policies and rules, promote safety standards, and avoid inappropriate risks.
• Pride in work and motivation to achieve goals.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of prior experience driving commercial trucks preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect the vehicle before and after operation, checking tires, fluid levels, safety equipment, gauges, and controls; report safety issues.
• Operate the truck safely on designated routes and to disposal sites, using route sheets and maps to service assigned customers.
• Operate manual or automatic controls to lift and load refuse, use 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 unacceptable materials.
• Clean areas affected by accidental waste spills in accordance with safety standards and policies.
• Monitor vehicle condition, maintain operational readiness, and clean waste from the packer blade and truck body when appropriate on disposal trips.
• Complete route and productivity sheets, vehicle condition reports, and other required reports.
• Meet required departmental productivity standards.
• Follow required safety policies and procedures.
• Participate in the Company’s ReSOP program.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans, and vision coverage.
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee discount programs.
• Retirement plan with a company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Paid Time Off (PTO).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed