Republic Services
Provider of non‑hazardous solid waste collection, recycling, disposal and energy services.
Driver Trainee
Train to obtain CDL and drive commercial waste trucks for Republic Services.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The Driver Trainee position at Republic Services is designed to train individuals to obtain a commercial driver’s license (CDL) and transition them into full driver roles across various business lines such as Residential, Commercial, Industrial, or Roll‑Off. • Remain employed for 12 months after obtaining the CDL. • Perform pre‑ and post‑operation vehicle inspections to verify tire pressure, fluid levels, safety equipment, and controls. • Safely operate a commercial truck along assigned routes, read route sheets, and service customers as directed. • Operate manual/automatic controls to lift, load, compact, and dispose of waste at designated facilities. • Identify and tag unsatisfactory waste containers according to department procedures. • Continuously monitor waste for prohibited materials and report safety issues. • Keep assigned vehicle operationally ready by cleaning packer blade and truck body after each disposal trip. • Follow all required safety policies and procedures. • After CDL attainment, assume full driver duties in residential, commercial, industrial, or roll‑off services.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸vehicle inspection
- ▸truck operation
- ▸waste loading
- ▸container tagging
- ▸waste monitoring
- ▸safety reporting
What You Bring
• Complete Republic Services’ CDL training program (classroom study, on‑route training, and truck loan) and pass the state CDL exam.
Requirements
- ▸cdl
Benefits
Trainees will enroll in a comprehensive CDL program that combines classroom instruction, on‑route training, and hands‑on experience using a loaned truck, after which they must pass the state CDL examination and remain employed for a full twelve months. Candidates must have no prohibitions to acquiring a CDL. The pay range is $18.75 to $20.62 per hour, varying by locality, and eligible employees may participate in a bonus plan and a full suite of benefit offerings. • 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. • 401(k) plan with generous company match. • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). • Paid Time Off (PTO).
Work Environment
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