Relief Driver - CDL (A)

About the role

A Relief Driver – CDL (A) safely operates a heavy commercial truck—such as a tractor-trailer, straight truck with a pup trailer, or other Class A CDL vehicle—to provide prompt and courteous delivery and removal of large containers. The role ensures the vehicle complies with company safety standards, adheres to all federal and state regulations, and completes daily vehicle condition reports (VCRs) to address defects promptly.

Responsibilities

• Perform complete pre- and post-operation vehicle inspections to verify tire pressure, fluid levels, safety equipment, gauges, and controls; report safety issues on standard forms.
• Safely operate a heavy truck along designated routes, following route sheets, maps, and customer assignments from dispatch or supervisors.
• Operate manual and/or automatic controls to lift, load, and compact refuse, and dispose of materials at designated facilities in accordance with company safety policies.
• Interact courteously with customers, dispatchers, and team members to ensure timely and professional service.
• Perform minor repairs to containers on-site or in the container yard.
• Identify and tag unsatisfactory waste containers following departmental procedures.
• Monitor waste for unacceptable materials and clean accidental spills while adhering to safety standards.
• Continuously check vehicle condition to minimize downtime and clean waste from containers and edges after each disposal trip.
• Complete route/productivity sheets, VCRs, and other required reports.
• Maintain productivity standards to ensure timely customer service.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures and participate in the company’s ReSOP program.
• Perform additional job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Class A Commercial Driver’s License with air brakes endorsement.
• Good customer service skills to meet and exceed expectations; professional, courteous, and cooperative demeanor with customers and coworkers.
• Strong time management to complete tasks efficiently and safely.
• Ability to follow through on responsibilities and adhere to work schedules while addressing challenges.
• Commitment to company policies and safety standards; avoids unnecessary risks.
• Pride in work and dedication to achieving goals.
• Two years of prior commercial truck driving experience preferred.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude for minor container repairs.

Benefits

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 insurance.
• 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).

More details: Republic Services Benefits.

About the company

Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) is a leader in the environmental services industry, providing customers with recycling, waste, special waste, hazardous waste, and field services. The company is committed to advancing circularity and decarbonization, partnering with customers to create a more sustainable world. In 2025, Republic reported $16.6 billion in revenue and $5.3 billion in adjusted EBITDA, serving 13 million customers across North America through over 1,000 locations, including collection and transfer stations, recycling centers, treatment facilities, and landfills.

The company combines local operational management with standardized practices to drive efficiency while maintaining decision-making at the local level. Republic’s 42,000 team members uphold core values—Safe, Committed to Serve, Environmentally Responsible, Driven, and Human-Centered—reflected in an employee engagement score of 86. In 2024, the Republic Services Charitable Foundation and local grants positively impacted 5.1 million people, focusing on building sustainable neighborhoods.

Strategy

Republic Services’ strategy focuses on profitable growth through acquisitions and industry advancements, managing waste streams via a vertically integrated North American footprint. Key growth areas include:

• Recycling and Waste: Expanding footprint through organic growth and acquisitions, leveraging 5 million daily pickups to unlock advanced recycling opportunities and cross-sell new products.
• Environmental Solutions: Enhancing capabilities and geographic reach to manage technical waste streams, including PFAS remediation.
• Sustainability Innovation: Advancing circularity and decarbonization through initiatives like the Republic Services Polymer Center (the nation’s first integrated plastics recycling facility) and Blue Polymers, a joint venture to meet demand for sustainable packaging. The company is also expanding its network of Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) plants at landfills, targeting a 50% increase in biogas reuse by 2030 (2017 baseline).

Recent recognition

• Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable Companies
• CDP Discloser
• Dow Jones Best-In-Class Indices
• Ethisphere’s World’s Most Ethical Companies
• Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies
• Great Place to Work
• Sustainability Yearbook S&P Global