Driver Trainee
About The Position
A Driver Trainee completes Republic Services’ comprehensive training program to obtain a commercial driver’s license (CDL) and prepare to assume a Driver position. The program includes classroom study, on-route training, driving experience, and resources—including the loan of a truck—to take and pass the state CDL examination. After obtaining a CDL, the employee moves into a Driver position in a Company line of business, such as Residential, Commercial, Industrial, or Roll-Off, and completes twelve full months of employment with Republic Services after obtaining the CDL.
Requirements
- No prohibitions to acquiring a commercial driver’s license.
Responsibilities
- Successfully complete Republic Services’ CDL training program, including classroom study, on-route training, driving experience, and preparation for the state CDL examination.
- Complete twelve full months of employment with Republic Services after obtaining a CDL.
- Learn to conduct complete pre- and post-operation inspections of the assigned vehicle in accordance with Company policy, checking tire pressure, fluid levels, safety equipment, gauges, and controls.
- Report safety issues on standard reports.
- Learn to safely operate a heavy or commercial truck on a designated route and to the disposal site; read the route sheet, follow the map, and service customers as identified or as assigned by the dispatcher or supervisor.
- Learn to operate manual and/or automatic controls according to Company safety policies and procedures to lift and load refuse, operate the compactor, and dispose of collected material at the designated facility.
- Learn to identify unsatisfactory waste containers and tag them according to applicable departmental procedures.
- Continuously monitor waste for evidence of unacceptable material.
- Monitor the assigned vehicle’s condition to ensure it remains operationally ready and minimize downtime; clean waste from the packer blade and truck body on each disposal trip.
- Follow all required safety policies and procedures.
- After obtaining a CDL, perform the responsibilities of a Driver in a Company line of business, such as Residential, Commercial, Industrial, or Roll-Off.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
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 and 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).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
