Driver Trainee
About The Position
A Driver Trainee will be trained by Republic Services to obtain a commercial driver’s license (CDL) to then assume the responsibility of a Driver with the Company. This role involves completing a comprehensive training program, including classroom study, on-route training, and driving experience, with resources provided to pass the CDL examination. Upon obtaining a CDL, the individual will transition into a Driver position within one of the Company’s lines of business, such as Residential, Commercial, Industrial, or Roll-Off. Republic Services is a leader in the environmental services industry, providing recycling, waste, special waste, hazardous waste, and field services to 13 million customers across North America. The company is committed to advancing circularity and decarbonization, aiming to partner with customers for a more sustainable world. With 41,000 team members, Republic Services emphasizes safety, customer service, environmental responsibility, and an inclusive culture.
Requirements
- No prohibitions to acquiring a commercial drivers’ license.
Nice To Haves
- CDL Permit is preferred
Responsibilities
- Successfully complete Republic Services’ CDL training program, which includes classroom study, on-route training, driving experience, and resources (including the loan of a truck) necessary to take and pass the state CDL examination.
- Complete twelve (12) full months of employment with Republic Services after obtaining a CDL.
- Learn to perform complete pre- and post-operation inspection of the assigned vehicle in accordance with Company policy to ensure tire pressure, fluid levels, safety equipment, gauges and controls are in proper working order. Report any 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 sheet, follow map and service each customer as identified on the route sheet or as assigned by the dispatcher and/or supervisor.
- Learn to operate manual and/or automatic controls in accordance with Company safety policies and procedures to lift and load refuse, operate compactor and dispose of collected material at the designated facility.
- Learn to identify unsatisfactory waste containers and tag containers in accordance with applicable departmental procedures.
- Learn to continuously monitor waste for evidence of unacceptable waste.
- Continuously monitor the condition of any assigned vehicle to ensure it is operationally ready at all times to minimize down time; 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 (i.e., Residential, Commercial, Industrial, 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 & 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
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
