Relief Driver - CDL (B)

Republic Services; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Republic Services in Fort Collins, CO is seeking a Relief Driver with a Class B CDL to safely operate a collection truck on assigned routes and provide courteous waste removal service. You will perform pre- and post-trip inspections, read route sheets, and ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations.

The role emphasizes dependable customer service, timely pickups, and accurate reporting of vehicle conditions. Prior CDL experience is preferred; air brakes endorsement required.

Qualifications

• Class B commercial driver's license with air brakes endorsement.
• Two years of prior experience driving commercial trucks preferred.
• Strong customer service and safe driving record.
• Ability to follow route sheets and safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre- and post-operation vehicle inspections.
• Safely operate heavy truck on designated routes and service customers.
• Load refuse and operate compactor according to safety policies.
• Interact courteously with customers and dispatchers.
• Complete route productivity sheets and VCRs.
• Maintain vehicle readiness to minimize downtime.
• Follow safety policies and participate in ReSOP program.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Time management

Safety awareness

Reliability

Professional conduct

Education

Class B CDL with air brakes endorsement

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 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.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.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: • Class B or higher Commercial Driver’s license with air brakes endorsement.