Republic Services
Provider of non‑hazardous solid waste collection, recycling, disposal and energy services.
Driver Trainee
Complete CDL training and become a commercial waste collection driver
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Perform pre‑ and post‑operation vehicle inspections and report safety issues. • Safely operate a commercial truck, follow route sheets, and service customers. • Load, compact, and dispose of waste at designated facilities according to safety policies. • Identify and tag unsatisfactory waste containers and monitor waste for compliance. • Maintain vehicle readiness by cleaning equipment and monitoring condition. • After licensure, assume full Driver responsibilities in Residential, Commercial, Industrial, or Roll‑Off lines. • Participate in comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, health‑care & dependent‑care FSAs, short‑ and long‑term disability, life & AD&D insurance, employee assistance program, discount programs, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase plan, and paid time off.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸vehicle inspection
- ▸truck operation
- ▸waste disposal
- ▸compliance tagging
- ▸vehicle maintenance
- ▸driver licensure
What You Bring
Trainees must finish the CDL program, pass the exam, and remain employed for twelve months after licensure. They will learn to conduct thorough pre‑ and post‑operation vehicle inspections, report safety concerns, and operate heavy trucks safely along assigned routes, handling loading, compaction, and disposal of waste. Additional duties include tagging unsatisfactory containers, monitoring waste compliance, and keeping the vehicle clean and operational. • Complete Republic Services’ CDL training program and pass the state CDL exam. • Work twelve months after obtaining a CDL before transitioning to a Driver role. • No prohibitions to acquiring a commercial driver’s license (minimum requirement).
Requirements
- ▸cdl
- ▸12‑month
- ▸vehicle inspection
- ▸heavy truck
- ▸waste handling
- ▸safety reporting
Benefits
A Driver Trainee at Republic Services will be enrolled in a comprehensive program designed to help the employee obtain a commercial driver’s license (CDL). The training includes classroom study, on‑route experience, and the loan of a truck, culminating in the state CDL examination. Upon successful completion, the trainee moves into a full Driver position in one of the company’s business lines. The only prerequisite is that the candidate has no prohibitions to obtaining a CDL. Eligible employees can elect to participate in a robust benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, FSAs, disability, life and AD&D insurance, an employee assistance program, discount programs, a 401(k) with company match, an employee stock purchase plan, and paid time off. Recognized by publications such as Barron’s, CDP, and Fortune, Republic Services offers a supportive workplace where tools and technology enable safe, effective work. Employees receive continuous learning opportunities and a clear path for career advancement while contributing to a more sustainable world.
Work Environment
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