Driver Trainee
Republic Services•Muskegon, MI
About The Position
A Driver Trainee completes Republic Services’ comprehensive CDL training program, including classroom study, on-route training, and driving experience, with resources such as a truck loan to prepare for the state CDL examination. After obtaining a CDL, the employee moves into a Driver position in a Company line of business, which may include Residential, Commercial, Industrial, or Roll-Off. The employee must 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 prepare for and pass the state CDL examination.
- Complete twelve full months of employment with Republic Services after obtaining a CDL.
- Learn to conduct pre- and post-operation vehicle inspections, check vehicle systems and safety equipment, and report safety issues using standard reports.
- Learn to safely operate a heavy or commercial truck on a designated route and to a disposal site; read route sheets, follow maps, and service assigned customers.
- Learn to use manual and/or automatic controls 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.
- Monitor waste for evidence of unacceptable material.
- Monitor the assigned vehicle’s condition to keep it operationally ready 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, and vision coverage.
- Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
- Short- and long-term disability.
- Life insurance and 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
