Republic Services
Provider of non‑hazardous solid waste collection, recycling, disposal and energy services.
Driver Trainee
Train to earn a CDL and become a commercial waste collection driver
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Remain employed for twelve months after obtaining a CDL. • Perform full pre‑ and post‑operation vehicle inspections to ensure safety and readiness. • Safely operate a commercial truck along assigned routes, following route sheets and dispatcher instructions. • Operate manual or automatic controls to lift, load, compact, and dispose of waste at designated facilities. • Identify and tag unsatisfactory waste containers per departmental procedures. • Continuously monitor waste for prohibited materials and report safety issues. • Keep the assigned vehicle clean and operational, minimizing downtime. • After licensing, fulfill all driver duties in residential, commercial, industrial, or roll‑off services.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸vehicle inspection
- ▸truck operation
- ▸waste loading
- ▸container tagging
- ▸waste monitoring
- ▸vehicle maintenance
What You Bring
A Driver Trainee will be trained by Republic Services to obtain a commercial driver’s license (CDL). Upon successful completion of the program, the trainee will transition into a Driver role in residential, commercial, industrial, or roll‑off services. A twelve‑month employment period with Republic Services is required after obtaining the CDL. Trainees will learn to conduct full pre‑ and post‑operation vehicle inspections and to report safety issues as required. Applicants must have no prohibitions preventing them from acquiring a CDL. The role requires the ability to operate manual or automatic controls safely, monitor waste containers, and maintain vehicle readiness. • Complete Republic Services’ CDL training program, including classroom study, on‑route training, and driving experience. • Pass the state CDL examination using provided resources and loaned truck.
Requirements
- ▸cdl
- ▸driver training
- ▸12‑month
- ▸vehicle inspections
- ▸safety reporting
- ▸manual/automatic
Benefits
The trainee will complete a comprehensive CDL training program that includes classroom instruction, on‑route training, and hands‑on truck operation, with resources such as a loaned vehicle to prepare for the state CDL exam. After receiving the CDL, the incumbent will perform all driver duties, including route service, waste collection, compaction, and disposal, while adhering to safety policies. Eligible employees can participate in a range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, retirement plans, stock purchase options, and paid time off. • 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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