Relief Driver - CDL (B)

UBLIC SERVICES OF KENTUCKY, LLC; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Relief Driver with a Class B CDL to safely operate collection trucks and provide exceptional waste removal services. This role involves conducting vehicle inspections, adhering to safety regulations, and ensuring customer satisfaction through professional interactions. Join a company committed to sustainability and excellence in environmental services, where your contributions will make a significant impact on the community. If you're a dedicated driver with a passion for service, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical benefits

Dental plans

Vision coverage

Health care spending accounts

Short- and long-term disability

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Employee discount programs

Retirement plan with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience driving commercial trucks preferred.
• Ability to adhere to company policies and promote safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate collection truck and provide waste removal services.
• Perform vehicle inspections and complete required reports.
• Interact courteously with customers and ensure timely service.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Time Management

Follow Through Ability

Adherence to Safety Standards

Pride in Work

Education

Class B Commercial Driver’s License

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 RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Identify unsatisfactory waste containers and tag containers in accordance with applicable departmental procedures.
6. Continuously monitor waste for evidence of unacceptable waste.
7. Clean area around an accidental waste spill, ensuring adherence to all applicable safety standards and policies.
8. 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.
9. Complete required route/productivity sheets, VCRs and other reports, as required.
10. Maintain adherence to required productivity standards for the department to ensure all customers are serviced in a timely and efficient manner.
11. Follow all required safety policies and procedures.
12. Actively participate in the Company’s ReSOP program.
13. Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. 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.
2. Good time management skills to ensure assigned responsibilities are completed in an efficient and safe manner.
3. Good follow through ability; adheres to work schedule and follows through on challenges as they arise.
4. Ability to adhere to Company policies and rules set forth; promotes the Company’s safety standards; does not take inappropriate risks.
5. Maintains a feeling of pride in work; strives to achieve all goals.
6. Two years of prior experience driving commercial trucks preferred.

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

Rewarding Compensation and Benefits

Eligible employees can elect to participate in:

1. Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.
2. Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
3. Short- and long-term disability.
4. Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
5. Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
6. Employee discount programs.
7. Retirement plan with a generous company match.
8. Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).

The statements used herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by an employee in this position, and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required by an incumbent so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.

EEO STATEMENT: Republic Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association with a protected veteran (spouses or other family members), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) is a leader in the environmental services industry. We provide customers with the most complete set of products and services, including recycling, waste, special waste, hazardous waste and field services. Our industry-leading commitments to advance circularity and support decarbonization are helping deliver on our vision to partner with customers to create a more sustainable world.