Relief Driver - CDL (B)

Republic Services; Statesville, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Republic Services is hiring a Relief Driver (CDL B) to safely operate a collection truck and service customers on assigned routes in Statesville, NC. You will perform pre- and post-operation inspections, load refuse, and ensure compliance with safety standards.

The role requires a Class B CDL with air brakes endorsement and at least some prior commercial truck experience. Strong customer service and safety mindset are essential, with interactions daily with dispatchers and customers.

Qualifications

• Two years of prior experience driving commercial trucks preferred.
• Class B or higher CDL with air brakes endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Perform complete pre- and post-operation inspections of the vehicle.
• Safely operate the truck along the route and service each customer.
• Load refuse and operate the compactor at the disposal site.
• Interact courteously with customers, dispatchers and others daily.
• Identify unsatisfactory waste containers and tag them.
• Monitor waste for unacceptable waste and spills; cleanup as needed.
• Complete required route productivity sheets and VCRs; maintain productivity standards.
• Follow all safety policies and participate in ReSOP program.

Skills

Customer service

Time management

Communication

Safety awareness

Problem solving

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.