Driver Trainee
About The Position
A Driver Trainee participates in Republic Services’ comprehensive training program to obtain a commercial driver’s license (CDL) and prepare to assume the responsibilities of a Driver. Training includes classroom study, on-route training, driving experience, and resources needed to take the state CDL examination, including the loan of a truck. 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 perform pre- and post-operation vehicle inspections according to Company policy, check vehicle systems and safety equipment, and report safety issues on standard reports.
- Learn to operate a heavy or commercial truck safely along a designated route and to the disposal site; read route sheets, follow maps, and service assigned customers as directed.
- 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 departmental procedures.
- Continuously monitor waste for evidence of unacceptable material.
- Monitor the assigned vehicle’s condition to ensure it is operationally ready, minimize downtime, and 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 Driver responsibilities in a Company line of business, such as Residential, Commercial, Industrial, or Roll-Off.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical benefits coverage
- Dental plans
- Vision coverage
- Health care and dependent care spending accounts
- Short- and long-term disability
- Life insurance
- Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee discount programs
- Retirement plan with a 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
