Relief Driver - CDL (B)

Republic Services•Bridgeton, MO

About The Position

A Relief Driver – CDL (B) safely operates a collection truck and provides 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 so defects can be repaired promptly. The role also requires maintaining vehicle readiness, completing route and productivity documentation, and meeting departmental productivity 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 the ability to act professionally, courteously, cooperatively, honestly, and trustworthily.
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 motivation to achieve goals.

Nice To Haves

Two years of prior commercial truck driving experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Inspect the vehicle before and after operation in accordance with Company policy, checking tires, fluid levels, safety equipment, gauges, and controls; report safety issues.
Safely operate the truck along the assigned route and to the disposal site, using route sheets and maps to service customers as directed.
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 material.
Clean the area after accidental waste spills in accordance with applicable safety standards and policies.
Monitor vehicle condition to keep it operationally ready, minimize downtime, 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 departmental productivity standards so customers are serviced 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.