Driver Trainee

Republic Services • Louisville, KY

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About The Position

A Driver Trainee participates in Republic Services’ comprehensive training program to obtain a commercial driver’s license (CDL) and prepare to assume a Driver position. Training includes classroom study, on-route training, driving experience, and resources to take the state CDL examination, including the loan of a truck. After obtaining a CDL, the employee moves into a Driver position in a Company line of business, such as Residential, Commercial, Industrial, or Roll-Off, and completes 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 Company’s 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 that tires, fluids, safety equipment, gauges, and controls are in proper working order, and 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 route sheets, follow maps, and service customers as directed by the route sheet, dispatcher, or supervisor.
• Learn to operate manual and/or automatic controls according to 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.
• Learn to monitor waste continuously for evidence of unacceptable material.
• 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
• Retirement 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