Driver Trainee-2
Republic Services•Jenison, MI
About The Position
A Driver Trainee receives training from Republic Services to obtain a commercial driver’s license (CDL) and prepare to assume a Driver position. The comprehensive 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 earning a CDL, the trainee moves into a Driver position in a Company line of business, such as Residential, Commercial, Industrial, or Roll-Off, and must complete 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 the 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 its condition and equipment, and report safety issues using standard reports.
- Learn to safely operate a heavy or commercial truck on a designated route and to the disposal site; read route sheets, follow maps, and service customers as directed by the route sheet, dispatcher, or supervisor.
- Learn to use manual and/or automatic controls in accordance with Company safety policies 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 assigned vehicle condition to maintain operational readiness 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, including 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 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
