Driver CDL Trainee

Overview

Train to obtain CDL and become a waste collection driver.

Key Responsibilities

• vehicle inspection
• waste monitoring
• container tagging
• safety compliance
• truck cleaning
• cdl driving

Tasks

-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). -Learn to continuously monitor waste for evidence of unacceptable waste. -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 identify unsatisfactory waste containers and tag containers in accordance with applicable departmental procedures. -Follow all required safety policies and procedures. -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.

Requirements

• cdl
• truck ops
• manual controls
• safety
• 12‑month
• route planning

What You Bring

-No prohibitions to acquiring a commercial drivers’ license. -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. -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 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. -Complete twelve (12) full months of employment with Republic Services after obtaining a CDL.

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Benefits

-Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance. -Short- and long-term disability. -Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP). -Employee discount programs. -Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). -Great Place to Work -Retirement plan with a generous company match. -Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage. -Health care and dependent care spending accounts.

About Republic Services

-It operates collection, transfer, recycling centers, landfills and energy‑from‑waste facilities across the U.S. -Typical projects include curbside residential pickup, commercial/industrial waste hauling, recycling operations and landfill gas‑to‑energy plants. -Specialisms span residential and commercial collection, industrial waste services, recycling processing, hazardous waste treatment, and renewable energy generation.

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