Driver Trainee

Republic Services • Grand Junction, CO

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About The Position

A Driver Trainee completes Republic Services’ comprehensive CDL training program, which includes classroom study, on-route training, driving experience, and access to 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 one of the Company’s lines of business, such as Residential, Commercial, Industrial, or Roll-Off, and completes twelve full months of employment with Republic Services after obtaining the CDL. The role includes learning to inspect and maintain the readiness of an assigned vehicle, safely operate a commercial truck along designated routes, handle refuse in accordance with Company procedures, and follow required safety policies. The pay range is $18.75 to $20.62; the actual range depends on the locality in which the employee is hired. Eligible employees may elect to participate in the listed benefits. The posting states an application end date of November 25, 2026.

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 in accordance with Company policy, checking tire pressure, fluid levels, safety equipment, gauges, and controls.
• Report safety issues on 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 as identified or assigned by the 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 in accordance with applicable departmental procedures.
• Learn to monitor waste continuously for evidence of unacceptable materials.
• Continuously 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 all responsibilities of a Driver in one of the Company’s lines 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
• 401(k) plan with a generous 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