CDL-B Relief Driver

Republic Services • Edwardsville, IL

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About The Position

The Relief Driver is responsible for safely operating a collection truck and providing prompt, courteous, and complete waste-removal services to customers. The driver ensures the vehicle meets company safety standards before operation, follows company, state, and federal regulations, and completes daily vehicle condition reports (VCRs) so defects can be addressed promptly.

The role includes inspecting and maintaining the vehicle, serving customers on assigned routes, loading and disposing of refuse, monitoring waste and vehicle conditions, responding to spills, and completing required reports. Drivers are expected to meet productivity standards, follow safety policies and procedures, participate in the Company’s ReSOP program, and perform other related duties as 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 approach toward customers and coworkers.
• Good time-management skills to complete responsibilities efficiently and safely.
• Ability to follow through, adhere to the work schedule, and address challenges as they arise.
• Ability to comply with 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 commercial truck driving experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform complete pre- and post-operation vehicle inspections according to company policy, checking tire pressure, fluid levels, safety equipment, gauges, and controls; report safety issues on standard reports.
• Safely operate the truck along designated routes and to disposal sites; read route sheets, follow maps, and service customers as listed or assigned by dispatchers or supervisors.
• 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 promptly.
• Identify unsatisfactory waste containers and tag them according to departmental procedures.
• Monitor waste for evidence of unacceptable materials.
• Clean areas affected by accidental waste spills while following applicable safety standards and policies.
• Monitor vehicle condition to ensure operational readiness and minimize downtime; clean waste from the packer blade and truck body on disposal trips where appropriate.
• Complete required route and productivity sheets, VCRs, and other reports.
• Meet required departmental productivity standards to service customers efficiently and on time.
• Follow required safety policies and procedures.
• Actively participate in the Company’s ReSOP program.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Eligible employees may elect 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.
• 401(k) 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