Relief Driver - CDL B

Republic Services; Covington (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Republic Services is seeking a Relief Driver with a CDL-B to safely operate a collection truck on assigned routes and provide prompt, courteous waste removal services. You will perform pre- and post-trip inspections, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, and complete VCRs daily.

In this role you will read route sheets, service each customer, handle waste containers, monitor for spills, and maintain the vehicle in a ready state for service.

Qualifications

• CDL-B license required and safe driving record.
• Perform pre-/post-trip inspections and report safety issues.
• Safely operate refuse truck and complete route per dispatcher.
• Adhere to safety regulations and vehicle maintenance procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform complete pre- and post-operation vehicle inspections.
• Safely operate the heavy truck on the designated route to the disposal site.
• Load/unload refuse and operate the compactor.
• Interact courteously with customers, dispatchers and others.
• Identify unsatisfactory waste containers and tag as required.
• Monitor waste for quality and potential spills.
• Maintain vehicle readiness and clean packer blade as needed.
• Complete route productivity sheets and VCRs.

Skills

CDL-B Licensed

Heavy Truck Operation

Customer Service

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

A Relief Driver- CDL (B) is responsible for safely operating a collection truck, and providing prompt, courteous and complete waste removal services for customers.. In addition, a Relief Driver – CDL (B) is responsible for ensuring his or her vehicle is in compliance with the Company’s safety standards prior to operating the vehicle, ensures that all Company, state and federal regulations are adhered to at all times while operating the vehicle, and completes vehicle condition reports ("VCRs") on a daily basis to ensure that any vehicle defects are repaired in a timely manner.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBLITIES

• 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