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Republic Services

Lead Driver

Republic Services, Lubbock, Texas, United States, 79401

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Lead Driver CDL (B)

A Lead Driver CDL (B) is responsible for overseeing a group of drivers to ensure complete route coverage, prompt and courteous customer service and also safely operates his or her truck to provide complete waste removal services for customers. In addition, the Lead 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. The Lead Driver CDL (B) assists the Route Supervisor or Operations Manager in training new drivers on proper safety and driving techniques. Principle responsibilities include overseeing a group of drivers on a daily basis to ensure routes are being serviced in a timely manner; performing complete pre- and post-operation inspection of the vehicle; safely operating the truck along designated routes; interacting courteously with all customers; continuously monitoring waste for evidence of unacceptable waste; and completing required route/productivity sheets, VCRs and other reports. Qualifications include three years of prior experience driving commercial trucks, one year in a lead role, and a Class A Commercial Driver's license. Minimum qualifications include a Class B or higher Commercial Driver's license with air brakes endorsement. Eligible employees can elect to participate in rewarding compensation and benefits including 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, 401(k) plan with a generous company match, and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).