Driver Trainee

Republic Services • Virden, IL

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About The Position

A Driver Trainee receives training from Republic Services to obtain a commercial driver’s license (CDL) and then transition into a Driver position. The comprehensive training program includes classroom study, on-route training, driving experience, and resources—including the loan of a truck—to prepare for the state CDL examination. After completing the program and obtaining a CDL, the employee moves into a Driver position in a Company line of business, such as Residential, Commercial, Industrial, or Roll-Off. The role also requires completing twelve full months of employment with Republic Services after obtaining a 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 complete pre- and post-operation inspections of the assigned vehicle, checking tire pressure, fluid levels, safety equipment, gauges, and controls in accordance with Company policy.
• Report safety issues using standard reports.
• Learn to safely operate a heavy or commercial truck along a designated route and to the disposal site; read the route sheet, follow the map, and service customers listed on the route sheet or assigned by a dispatcher or supervisor.
• Learn to operate manual and/or automatic controls in accordance with 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 waste.
• Monitor the assigned vehicle’s condition to ensure it is 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

• 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
• 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