Driver Trainee

About the Role

Key responsibilities include completing Republic Services’ CDL training program, maintaining a clean driving record, and fulfilling a twelve‑month employment commitment after obtaining the CDL. Trainees will learn to perform thorough pre‑ and post‑operation vehicle inspections, report safety issues, operate heavy‑truck equipment safely, and follow routing instructions to service customers and dispose of waste at designated facilities. Additional duties involve identifying unsatisfactory waste containers, tagging them according to procedures, monitoring waste for prohibited materials, and keeping the assigned vehicle operationally ready by cleaning the packer blade and truck body after each trip. After licensure, the employee will perform all standard driver duties for the assigned line of business and any other job‑related tasks assigned by supervisors.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸cdl training
• ▸vehicle inspection
• ▸safety reporting
• ▸truck operation
• ▸route following
• ▸waste monitoring

Benefits

The Driver Trainee position at Republic Services is designed to train individuals to obtain a commercial driver’s license (CDL) and subsequently assume full driver responsibilities. Trainees will complete a comprehensive training program that includes classroom study, on‑route training, and hands‑on driving experience, and will be provided with the resources needed to take the state CDL examination. Upon successful completion and issuance of a CDL, the employee will be placed into an open driver role across one of the company’s business lines, such as Residential, Commercial, Industrial, or Roll‑Off. During the training period, the trainee is paid and may receive a loaned truck for practice. The internal training process mirrors the external CDL driving school pathway, ensuring that all trainees receive consistent instruction, support, and evaluation before advancing to a full driver position. Candidates must hold a current CDL or a CDL permit and have no prohibitions that would prevent obtaining a commercial driver’s license. The role offers rewarding compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, as detailed below. The company has been recognized by Barron’s, CDP, Dow Jones Sustainability Indices, Ethisphere, Fortune, Great Place to Work, and S&P Global. Employees benefit from continual investment in tools and technology, opportunities for learning and advancement, and a workplace that prioritizes safety, sustainability, and teamwork. • Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage • Health care and dependent care spending accounts • Short- and long-term disability • Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance • Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP) • Employee discount programs • Retirement plan with a generous company match • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) • Paid Time Off (PTO)

Work Environment

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