Local Relief Driver Front Load/Side Load CDL B $7500 SIGN ON BONUS

Republic Services•Abilene, TX

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About The Position

A Relief Driver with a Class B commercial driver’s license safely operates a collection truck and provides prompt, courteous waste-removal service to customers. The driver ensures the vehicle complies with company safety standards before operation, follows applicable company, state, and federal regulations, and completes daily vehicle condition reports so defects can be repaired promptly. The role may involve front-load or side-load collection routes.

Requirements

Class B or higher commercial driver’s license with an air-brakes endorsement.
Good customer-service skills and the ability to act professionally, courteously, cooperatively, honestly, and trustworthily.
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 follow 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

Inspect the vehicle before and after operation according to company policy, checking tires, fluids, safety equipment, gauges, and controls, and report safety issues.
Safely operate the truck on the assigned route and to the disposal site; follow route sheets and maps and service assigned customers.
Use 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 up accidental waste spills in accordance with applicable safety standards and policies.
Monitor vehicle condition, maintain operational readiness, and clean waste from the packer blade and truck body on disposal trips where appropriate.
Complete route and productivity sheets, vehicle condition reports, and other required reports.
Meet departmental productivity standards and service customers efficiently.
Follow required safety policies and procedures.
Participate in the company’s ReSOP program.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.