Relief Driver - CDL (B)

Republic Services•San Angelo, TX

About The Position

A Relief Driver - CDL (B) safely operates a collection truck and provides prompt, courteous, complete waste removal services to customers. The driver ensures the vehicle meets Company safety standards before operating it, follows Company, state, and federal regulations, and completes daily vehicle condition reports so defects can be repaired in a timely manner. The position also involves inspections, route and disposal-site driving, loading and compacting refuse, customer interactions, vehicle upkeep, and completion of required reports.

Requirements

Class B or higher Commercial Driver’s License with air brakes endorsement.
Good customer service skills and the ability to act professionally, courteously, cooperatively, honestly, and trustworthily toward customers and coworkers.
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 motivation to achieve goals.

Nice To Haves

Two years of prior experience driving commercial trucks.

Responsibilities

Perform pre- and post-operation vehicle inspections in accordance with Company policy, checking tire pressure, fluid levels, safety equipment, gauges, and controls, and report safety issues.
Safely operate a heavy truck along the designated route and to the disposal site, 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 with customers, dispatchers, and others to ensure routes are serviced promptly and professionally.
Identify unsatisfactory waste containers and tag them according to applicable departmental procedures.
Monitor waste for evidence of unacceptable materials.
Clean areas around accidental waste spills while following applicable safety standards and policies.
Monitor vehicle condition to maintain operational readiness and minimize downtime; clean waste from the packer blade and truck body on each disposal trip where appropriate.
Complete required route and productivity sheets, vehicle condition reports, and other reports.
Meet required departmental productivity standards to ensure customers are serviced efficiently and on time.
Follow all required safety policies and procedures.
Actively participate in the Company’s ReSOP program.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.