Relief Driver - CDL A- Bend, Oregon

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A Relief Driver – CDL (A) is responsible for safely operating a heavy commercial truck, a tractor trailer or a straight truck with a pup trailer, or other vehicle requiring a class A CDL, to provide prompt and courteous delivery and removal of large containers. The Relief Driver - CDL (A) is responsible for ensuring vehicle compliance with safety standards, adhering to all Company, state, and federal regulations, and completing vehicle condition reports (“VCRs”) daily to address defects in a timely manner.

• 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 the heavy truck along designated routes and to the disposal site; read route sheet, follow map, and service each customer as identified or assigned by dispatcher/supervisor.
• Operate manual and/or automatic controls to lift and load refuse, operate compactor and dispose of collected material at the designated facility.
• Courteously interact with all customers, dispatchers and others to ensure routes are serviced timely and professionally.
• Perform minor repairs to containers on site or in the container yard.
• Identify unsatisfactory waste containers and tag them per departmental procedures.
• Continuously monitor waste for evidence of unacceptable waste.
• Clean area around an accidental waste spill, adhering to safety standards and policies.
• Continuously monitor vehicle condition to ensure operational readiness and minimize downtime; clean waste from container and edges each disposal trip.
• Complete required route/productivity sheets, VCRs and other reports.
• Maintain adherence to required productivity standards for timely customer service.
• Follow all required safety policies and procedures.
• Actively participate in the Company’s ReSOP program.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

• Good customer service skills to exceed customer expectations; professional, courteous, and cooperative manner toward customers and co‑workers, with honesty and trustworthiness.
• Good time management skills to ensure responsibilities are completed efficiently and safely.
• Good follow-through ability; adheres to work schedule and follows through on challenges as they arise.
• Ability to adhere to Company policies and rules, promotes safety standards, and avoids inappropriate risks.
• Maintains pride in work and strives to achieve goals.
• Two years of prior experience driving commercial trucks preferred.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude for performing minor repairs to containers.

• Class A Commercial Driver’s license with air brakes endorsement.

Eligible employees can elect to participate in:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee discount programs.
• Retirement plan with a generous company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Benefits details:

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.