DRVRRES-RESIDENTIAL DRIVER II

Texas Disposal Systems•Sealy, TX

About The Position

The Residential Collection Driver operates a residential system truck, empties or has a helper empty residential customers’ containers into the truck, and delivers loads to designated landfills, transfer stations, or recycling centers. The driver operates the assigned vehicle in compliance with government regulations related to trucking and waste operations and provides courteous, professional service to customers. The role requires reporting to work at the designated time in company uniform and with required personal protective equipment. Before leaving the yard, the driver ensures the truck is fueled, safe to operate, and carries required paperwork. The driver follows the route in the fleet routing software, records customer-stop times, documents route changes and issues, and completes pre- and post-trip inspections and required vehicle condition paperwork. The driver must work and drive safely and productively, maintain DOT compliance, report violations or accidents as specified, and keep a valid Commercial Driver’s License and Medical Card.

Requirements

One to two years of related medium- or heavy-truck driving experience.
Availability to work scheduled shifts, including nights, holidays, and weekends.
Excellent heavy-truck driving skills.
Ability to work independently with minimal or no supervision.
Ability to demonstrate proficient use of electronic technology within eight weeks of hire.
Ability to understand and execute work orders communicated via onboard technology.
Ability to read, write, and speak English sufficiently to converse with the general public, understand highway traffic signs and signals, respond to official inquiries, and make written entries on reports, required logs and records, and other business-related documents.
Valid Texas Class B Commercial Driver’s License.
Safe driving record for the past five years.
Valid Medical Card.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Report to work at the designated time in company uniform and with required personal protective equipment (PPE).
Ensure the assigned truck is fully fueled, safe to operate, and carries required paperwork before leaving the yard.
Collect the route as outlined in fleet routing software and document route changes and problems on the route sheet, using the company-provided camera and/or written notes as appropriate.
Record time in the fleet routing software at each customer stop.
Perform pre- and post-trip truck inspections, keep the cab clean, and submit the Vehicle Condition Report (VCR).
Work and drive productively and safely, and behave courteously and professionally.
Be available for scheduled shifts, including holidays and weekends.
Track personal DOT compliance, including daily hours of service, and immediately notify the supervisor if at risk of noncompliance.
Report moving violations incurred during work hours to the supervisor at the end of the shift.
Report personal moving violations or accidents to the supervisor within 72 hours.
Maintain a valid Medical Card and Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
Perform other duties as assigned.