CDL-Bound Driver Trainee

Republic Services, Inc.; Frankfort (KY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

Dental plans and vision coverage

Retirement plan with a generous match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Republic Services, Inc. is seeking a Driver Trainee who will be trained to obtain a commercial driver’s license (CDL) and then move into a Driver role across Residential, Commercial, Industrial or Roll-Off.

The program combines classroom study, on-route training and hands-on driving experience, including the loan of a truck, and culminates in the state CDL examination. After earning a CDL, the trainee completes a year of service and transitions to a Driver position in one of the company’s lines

Qualifications

• No prohibitions to acquiring a commercial drivers’ license.

Responsibilities

• Successfully complete Republic Services’ CDL training program, including classroom study, on-route training, driving experience, and resources 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 and report any safety issues.
• Learn to safely operate a heavy or commercial truck along a designated route and service each customer as identified.
• Learn to operate manual and/or automatic controls to lift and load refuse, operate a compactor and dispose of material.
• Identify unsatisfactory waste containers and tag containers per procedures.
• Continuously monitor waste for evidence of unacceptable waste.
• Monitor the condition of the assigned vehicle to minimize downtime.
• 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.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Job description

Republic Services, Inc. is seeking a Driver Trainee who will be trained to obtain a commercial driver’s license (CDL) and then move into a Driver role across Residential, Commercial, Industrial or Roll-Off.

The program combines classroom study, on-route training and hands-on driving experience, including the loan of a truck, and culminates in the state CDL examination. After earning a CDL, the trainee completes a year of service and transitions to a Driver position in one of the company’s lines