DRVRRES-RESIDENTIAL DRIVER II

Texas Disposal Systems•Sealy, TX

About The Position

The Residential Collection Driver operates a residential system truck to collect residential customers’ containers and deliver 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 customer service. The role requires reporting to work at the designated time in company uniform and with required personal protective equipment (PPE). The driver ensures the truck is fueled, safe to operate, and equipped with required paperwork before leaving the yard; follows the route in fleet routing software; and documents route changes and problems using the assigned tablet, company-provided camera, and/or route sheet. The driver performs pre- and post-trip inspections, keeps the cab clean, and submits the Vehicle Condition Report (VCR). The driver must be available for scheduled shifts, including nights, holidays, and weekends. The role also includes tracking daily hours of service, reporting potential compliance issues and moving violations, and performing other duties as assigned.

Requirements

At least one year of related medium- or heavy-truck driving experience.
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.
Availability to work scheduled shifts, including nights, holidays, and weekends.
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 has the required paperwork on board before leaving the yard.
Collect the route as outlined in fleet routing software and document route changes and problems using the assigned tablet, company-provided camera, and/or route sheet.
Record time in the fleet routing software at each customer stop.
Perform pre- and post-trip truck inspections, keep the cab clean, and turn in the Vehicle Condition Report (VCR).
Work and drive productively and safely, behaving courteously and professionally at all times.
Be available for scheduled shifts, including nights, holidays, and weekends.
Track personal 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.
Perform other duties as assigned.