Driver Trainee

Republic Services • Bryan, OH

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About The Position

A Driver Trainee completes Republic Services’ comprehensive training program to obtain a commercial driver’s license (CDL), with the goal of moving into a Driver position after obtaining the license. Training includes classroom study, on-route training, driving experience, and resources—including the loan of a truck—to prepare for the state CDL examination. After obtaining a CDL, the trainee transitions to a Driver role in a Company line of business, such as Residential, Commercial, Industrial, or Roll-Off. The trainee must complete twelve full months of employment with Republic Services after obtaining a CDL.

The role involves learning to inspect, operate, and maintain an assigned heavy or commercial truck safely; follow routes and service customers; handle and dispose of collected refuse; identify unsatisfactory containers and unacceptable waste; and follow Company safety policies and procedures. Once a CDL is obtained, the employee performs the responsibilities of a Driver in the assigned line of business.

Requirements

• Have 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, check that tires, fluids, safety equipment, gauges, and controls are in proper working order, and report safety issues on standard reports.
• Learn to safely operate a heavy or commercial truck along a designated route to the disposal site, read route sheets, follow maps, and service customers as directed by the route sheet, 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.
• Learn to monitor waste continuously for evidence of unacceptable material.
• Monitor the condition of the assigned vehicle to keep it 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 coverage.
• Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee discount programs.
• 401(k) plan with a company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Paid Time Off (PTO).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed