Republic Services
Provider of non‑hazardous solid waste collection, recycling, disposal and energy services.
Driver Trainee-2
Train to obtain CDL and become a commercial waste collection driver.
Job Highlights
About the Role
During training, the trainee will learn to conduct complete pre‑ and post‑operation vehicle inspections, report safety issues, operate a heavy commercial truck along designated routes, load and unload refuse, operate the compactor, and identify unsatisfactory waste containers. The trainee will also monitor vehicle condition, clean equipment after each disposal trip, and follow all safety policies. • Perform pre‑ and post‑operation vehicle inspections and report safety issues. • Safely operate a commercial truck, follow route sheets, load/unload refuse, and operate the compactor. • Identify and tag unsatisfactory waste containers; monitor waste quality. • Maintain vehicle readiness by cleaning equipment and minimizing downtime. • After licensing, fulfill full driver duties across residential, commercial, industrial or roll‑off routes.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸vehicle inspection
- ▸safety reporting
- ▸truck operation
- ▸compactor use
- ▸container tagging
- ▸equipment cleaning
What You Bring
Republic Services is hiring a Driver Trainee who will be trained to obtain a commercial driver’s license (CDL). Upon successful completion of the training program, the trainee will transition to a full‑time Driver position in one of the company’s business lines, such as Residential, Commercial, Industrial or Roll‑Off. • Pass the state CDL examination and remain employed for 12 months post‑licensing. • Meet the minimum requirement of no prohibitions to obtaining a CDL.
Requirements
- ▸cdl
- ▸12 months
- ▸no prohibitions
- ▸driver trainee
- ▸training
- ▸full-time
Benefits
The trainee will participate in a comprehensive CDL training program that includes classroom instruction, on‑route driving experience, and the loan of a truck needed to pass the state CDL exam. After obtaining the CDL, the trainee must remain employed with Republic Services for twelve consecutive months. Once licensed, the employee will assume all driver responsibilities for the assigned line of business and may be assigned additional duties as needed. No prohibitions to acquiring a CDL are required, and eligible employees can elect a broad range of medical, dental, vision, retirement and other benefits. • Complete Republic Services’ CDL training program (classroom, on‑route, truck loan). • Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage. • Health care and dependent care spending accounts. • Short‑ and long‑term disability insurance. • Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment coverage. • Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP). • Employee discount programs. • Retirement plan with generous company match. • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). • Paid Time Off (PTO).
Work Environment
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