CDL B Relief Driver — Flexible Routes + Benefits

Republic Services, Inc.; Saint Michael (MN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental and vision plans

401(k) plan with company match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Republic Services, Inc. is seeking a Relief Driver- CDL (B) to safely operate a collection truck and provide reliable waste removal services. You will perform pre- and post-trip inspections, follow route sheets, interact with customers, and ensure safety standards are met daily.

Candidates should have a Class B CDL with air brakes endorsement; two years of truck driving experience is preferred. The role offers comprehensive benefits and a competitive pay range.

Qualifications

• Good customer services skills to meet and exceed customer expectations; acts in a professional, courteous and cooperative manner toward customers and co-workers; works with a sense of honesty and trustworthiness.
• Good time management skills to ensure assigned responsibilities are completed in an efficient and safe manner.
• Good follow through ability; adheres to work schedule and follows through on challenges as they arise.
• Ability to adhere to Company policies and rules set forth; promotes the Company's safety standards; does not take inappropriate risks.
• Maintains a feeling of pride in work; strives to achieve all goals.
• Two years of prior experience driving commercial trucks preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform complete pre- and post-operation inspection of the vehicle in accordance with Company policy to ensure tire pressure, fluid levels, safety equipment, gauges, and controls are in proper working order. Report any safety issues on standard reports.
• Safely operate his or her heavy truck along his or her designated route and to the disposal site; read route sheet, follow map and service each customer as identified on the route sheet or as assigned by the dispatcher and/or supervisor.
• Operate manual and/or automatic controls in accordance with Company safety policies and procedures to lift and load refuse, operate compactor and dispose of collected material at the designated facility.
• Courteously interact with all customers, dispatchers and others on a daily basis to ensure all customer routes are serviced in a timely and professional manner.
• Identify unsatisfactory waste containers and tag containers in accordance with applicable departmental procedures.
• Continuously monitor waste for evidence of unacceptable waste.
• Clean area around an accidental waste spill, ensuring adherence to all applicable safety standards and policies.
• Continuously monitor the condition of the vehicle to ensure it is operationally ready at all times to minimize down time; clean waste from the packer blade and truck body (where appropriate) on each disposal trip.
• Complete required route/productivity sheets, VCRs and other reports, as required.
• Maintain adherence to required productivity standards for the department to ensure all customers are serviced in a timely and efficient manner.
• Follow all required safety policies and procedures.
• Actively participate in the Company's ReSOP program.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Time management

Safety compliance

Professionalism

Dependability

Education

CDL Class B with air brakes endorsement

Job description

Republic Services, Inc. is seeking a Relief Driver- CDL (B) to safely operate a collection truck and provide reliable waste removal services. You will perform pre- and post-trip inspections, follow route sheets, interact with customers, and ensure safety standards are met daily.

Candidates should have a Class B CDL with air brakes endorsement; two years of truck driving experience is preferred. The role offers comprehensive benefits and a competitive pay range.