CDL Residential Driver II

Texas Disposal Systems; Bryan (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Disposal Systems seeks a Residential Collection Driver to operate a residential system truck, load containers from customers, and deliver to landfills or transfer stations. You will ensure DOT compliance and provide courteous service to customers, with shifts including nights and weekends.

The role requires a Texas Class B CDL, medical card, and a safe driving record, plus at least one year of related truck driving experience. Strong English communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Valid Texas Class B CDL required.
• Medical Card and safe driving record for the past five years.
• One year of related medium or heavy truck driving experience.
• Ability to read/write/speak English sufficiently to converse with the public and complete reports.

Responsibilities

• Operate residential system truck and collect containers per route.
• Ensure the truck is fueled, safe to operate, and paperwork is on board.
• Record time and stops in the fleet routing software.
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections and submit Vehicle Condition Report (VCR).
• Provide courteous, professional service to customers.
• Maintain DOT compliance and report violations or accidents as required.

Skills

Truck driving

Independent worker

Tech literacy

Work orders

English proficiency

Flexible shifts

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Fleet routing software

Job description

The Residential Collection Driver will operate a residential system truck, empty or have the helper empty residential customers' containers into the truck, and deliver loads to designated landfills, transfer stations or recycling centers. This position will operate the assigned vehicle in compliance with government regulations pertaining to trucking and waste operations and will provide courteous, professional service to all customers.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Report to work at designated time in company uniform and with required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
2. Ensure the assigned truck is fully-fueled, safe to operate and that the required paperwork is on board before leaving the yard.
3. Collect the route as outlined in the fleet routing software and document changes, problems (using company provided camera and/or note the route sheet), etc. on route sheet.
4. Record time in the fleet routing software at each customer stop.
5. Perform pre- and post-trip truck inspection, makes sure the cab is clean and the Vehicle Condition Report (VCR) is turned in.
6. Work and drive productively and safely and behave in a courteous and professional manner at all times.
7. Must be available for scheduled shifts, including holidays and weekends.
8. Responsible for and required to track personal DOT compliance, (i.e. daily hours of service) and to report immediately to the supervisor if in danger of being out of compliance.
9. Report any moving violations incurred during work hours to the supervisor at the end of the shift.
10. Report any personal moving violations or accidents to the supervisor within 72 hours.
11. Maintain a valid Medical Card and Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
12. Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• At least one year 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 date
• Ability to understand and execute work orders communicated via onboard technology
• Ability to read, write and speak in English sufficiently to converse with the general public, to understand highway traffic signs and signals, to respond to official inquiries, and make written entries on reports, required logs and records and other business-related documents
• Available to work scheduled shifts, including nights, holidays and weekends

PREFERRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

REQUIRED LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS

• Valid Texas Class B Commercial Driver's License;
• Safe driving record for the past five years
• A valid Medical Card.

Location(s)

Company Website

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