(CDL B) Driver Trainee

Republic Services; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Driver Trainee, where you will receive comprehensive training to obtain your commercial driver’s license (CDL). This role offers a unique opportunity to learn the ins and outs of driving heavy vehicles while ensuring safety and efficiency on the road. You will engage in classroom studies, on-route training, and hands-on driving experience with the support of dedicated resources. Once you complete the program, you will transition into a Driver position, contributing to various lines of business, including Residential and Commercial services. If you’re eager to kickstart your driving career with a supportive team, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Comprehensive medical benefits

Dental plans

Vision coverage

Short- and long-term disability

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Employee discount programs

Retirement plan with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Qualifications

• No prohibitions to acquiring a commercial driver’s license.
• Ability to learn safe driving and vehicle operation.

Responsibilities

• Complete CDL training program and obtain a commercial driver’s license.
• Safely operate a heavy truck and perform vehicle inspections.
• Follow safety policies and service customers as assigned.

Skills

Safe driving practices

Vehicle inspection

Route navigation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Commercial truck

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY: A Driver Trainee will be trained by Republic Services to obtain a commercial driver’s license (CDL) to then assume the responsibility of a Driver with our Company. Driver Trainees will complete a comprehensive training program and be given the resources to take the CDL examination. Once the Driver Trainee completes the program and obtains a CDL, the incumbent will be moved into a Driver position in one of the Company’s lines of business, including but not limited to, Residential, Commercial, Industrial or Roll-Off.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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.
• Complete twelve (12) full months of employment with Republic Services after obtaining a CDL.
• 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 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.
• 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 identify unsatisfactory waste containers and tag containers in accordance with applicable departmental procedures.
• Learn to continuously monitor waste for evidence of unacceptable waste.
• 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.
• Follow all required safety policies and procedures.
• 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).
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• No prohibitions to acquiring a commercial drivers’ license.

Rewarding Compensation and Benefits

Eligible employees can elect to participate in:
• 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).

The statements used herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by an employee in this position, and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required by an incumbent so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.

EEO STATEMENT: Republic Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association with a protected veteran (spouses or other family members), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.