Relief Driver - CDL (B)

About the role

A Relief Driver with a CDL (B) is responsible for safely operating a collection truck and providing prompt, courteous, and complete waste removal services for customers. The role ensures the vehicle complies with the Company’s safety standards, adheres to all regulations, and completes daily vehicle condition reports (VCRs) to address any defects promptly.

Responsibilities

• Perform complete pre- and post-operation inspection of the vehicle 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 a heavy truck along the designated route and to the disposal site; read route sheets, follow maps, and service each customer as identified on the route sheet or as assigned by the dispatcher/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 customers, dispatchers, and others daily to ensure timely and professional service of all customer routes.
• Identify unsatisfactory waste containers and tag containers in accordance with applicable procedures.
• Continuously monitor waste for evidence of unacceptable waste and clean spills while adhering to safety standards.
• Monitor the vehicle’s condition to ensure operational readiness and minimize downtime; clean waste from the packer blade and truck body on each disposal trip.
• Complete required route/productivity sheets, VCRs, and other reports as needed.
• Maintain adherence to productivity standards to ensure timely and efficient customer service.
• Follow all required safety policies and procedures and actively participate in the Company’s ReSOP program.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

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

Qualifications

• Good customer service skills to meet and exceed customer expectations; acts professionally, courteously, and cooperatively toward customers and co-workers.
• Good time management skills to complete responsibilities efficiently and safely.
• Strong follow-through ability; adheres to work schedules and addresses challenges as they arise.
• Ability to adhere to Company policies and safety standards; avoids inappropriate risks.
• Pride in work and a commitment to achieving goals.
• Two years of prior experience driving commercial trucks preferred.

Benefits

Eligible employees can elect to participate in:

• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans, 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).

More details on benefits.

About the company

Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) is a leader in the environmental services industry, providing customers with a complete set of products and services, including recycling, waste, special waste, hazardous waste, and field services. The company is committed to advancing circularity and supporting decarbonization to create a more sustainable world.

In 2025, Republic’s total company revenue was $16.6 billion, with adjusted EBITDA of $5.3 billion. The company serves 13 million customers and operates over 1,000 locations, including collection and transfer stations, recycling and polymer centers, treatment facilities, and landfills. Republic’s 42,000 team members are guided by values of safety, service, environmental responsibility, and respect.

The company’s strategy focuses on recycling and waste, environmental solutions, and sustainability innovation. Recent initiatives include the Republic Services Polymer Center, the nation’s first integrated plastics recycling facility, and partnerships to develop Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) plants at landfills.