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Driver Trainee-2

Republic Services

The Role

Overview

Train to obtain a CDL and become a commercial waste driver for Republic Services

Key Responsibilities

  • driver duties
  • waste monitoring
  • vehicle inspection
  • container tagging
  • safety compliance
  • vehicle maintenance

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
  • training
  • manual/automatic
  • truck operation
  • heavy truck
  • 12 months

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.

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 -401(k) plan with a generous company match. -Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage. -Health care and dependent care spending accounts.

The Company

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.

Sector Specialisms

Residential

Commercial

Industrial

Manufacturing

Retail

Special Waste

Hazardous Waste

Recycling

Solid Waste

Environmental Solutions

Field Services

Emergency Response

Exploration and Production Services