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 take on the responsibilities of a Driver. The 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 obtaining a CDL, the trainee moves into a Driver position in a Company line of business, which may include Residential, Commercial, Industrial, or Roll-Off. The trainee is also required to complete 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 the Company’s CDL training program and take and pass the state CDL examination.
- Complete twelve full months of employment with Republic Services after obtaining a CDL.
- Learn to perform pre- and post-operation inspections of the assigned vehicle in accordance with Company policy, check that tires, fluids, safety equipment, gauges, and controls are in proper working order, 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 customers as directed by the route sheet, 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 departmental procedures.
- Continuously monitor waste for evidence of unacceptable material.
- Monitor the condition of any assigned vehicle 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, including Residential, Commercial, Industrial, or Roll-Off.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Eligible employees may elect 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.
- 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
