Republic Services
Provider of non‑hazardous solid waste collection, recycling, disposal and energy services.
Relief Driver
Safely operate a collection truck to provide waste removal services.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The Relief Driver – CDL (B) safely operates a collection truck to provide prompt and courteous waste removal services, ensuring vehicle compliance with safety standards and completing daily vehicle condition reports. • Conduct pre‑ and post‑trip vehicle inspections and report safety issues. • Operate the collection truck safely along assigned routes, following route sheets and maps. • Lift, load, compact, and unload waste using manual or automatic controls per safety policies. • Interact courteously with customers and dispatchers to ensure timely service. • Identify and tag unsatisfactory waste containers per procedures. • Monitor waste for unacceptable materials and address issues. • Clean accidental spills following safety standards. • Keep the vehicle operationally ready, cleaning packer blade and truck body each trip. • Complete route, productivity, and vehicle condition reports daily. • Follow all safety policies and participate in the ReSOP program. • Manage time efficiently to complete responsibilities safely. • Adhere to company policies and promote safety standards. • Use health care and dependent care spending accounts. • Participate in Employee Assistance Program and discount programs. • Participate in a retirement plan with company match and ESPP.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸vehicle inspection
- ▸truck operation
- ▸waste loading
- ▸container tagging
- ▸spill cleanup
- ▸route reporting
What You Bring
• Deliver excellent customer service with professionalism and honesty. • Possess at least two years of commercial truck driving experience (preferred). • Hold a Class B (or higher) CDL with air‑brake endorsement.
Requirements
- ▸customer service
- ▸2 years
- ▸truck driving
- ▸class b
- ▸air‑brake
Benefits
Employees benefit from a rewarding compensation package, comprehensive health plans, retirement matching, stock purchase options, paid time off, and a supportive work environment recognized by awards such as Great Place to Work and sustainability accolades. • Access comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits. • Receive short‑ and long‑term disability coverage. • Obtain life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance. • Earn paid time off (PTO).
Work Environment
Field