CDL Driver Apprentice — Train for Route Leadership

Rumpke; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Matching 401(k)

Life insurance

Paid vacation

Job summary

Rumpke is seeking a Driver Trainee to join our Georgetown, KY operations. You will train alongside drivers to gain CDL experience and support daily waste and recycling routes with a focus on safety and customer service.

Responsibilities include classroom and field training, route support, and performing pre/post trip inspections. You will develop hands-on skills while working toward a CDL.

Qualifications

• Must be able to obtain a DOT medical card within 10 days of employment.
• Must be able to obtain class B CDL permit within 60 days of employment.
• Must be able to obtain a class B CDL within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Attend classroom and field training and study independently to obtain required CDL license.
• Assist as a helper during training to complete daily routes as needed.
• Enter/exit a truck 300-500 times per day to service assigned route.
• Operate a truck in a safe manner in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and company policies.
• Provide waste or recycling removal services to customers on assigned route(s) and hauling to disposal site.
• Clean up waste spills and overflows.
• Maintain and update route sheets/logs sheets.
• Conduct pre-trip/post trip inspections and complete logs.
• Professionally interact with internal and external customers.

Skills

Reading maps

Entering/exiting truck 300-500 times

Effective communication

Education

General Education Diploma or better

High School or better

Job description

Rumpke is seeking a Driver Trainee to join our Georgetown, KY operations. You will train alongside drivers to gain CDL experience and support daily waste and recycling routes with a focus on safety and customer service.

Responsibilities include classroom and field training, route support, and performing pre/post trip inspections. You will develop hands-on skills while working toward a CDL.