CDL Driver Trainee — Full-Time Training Path

Rumpke Waste & Recycling; Lancaster (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

401(k) matching

Life insurance

Paid vacation

Job summary

Rumpke Waste & Recycling in Lancaster, KY is seeking a Driver Trainee. This on-site role trains alongside experienced drivers to gain CDL experience and progress to a driver position.

You will assist with servicing routes, learn pre-trip/post-trip inspections, and maintain logs while building skills to operate a truck safely. DOT medical card and CDL permit timelines apply. This position offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits as part of a local team.

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 class B CDL within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Attend classroom and field training to obtain the CDL license.
• Assist as a helper during training to complete daily routes as needed.
• Enter/exit a truck 300-600 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.
• Assist with providing waste or recycling removal services to customers on route(s).
• Maintain route sheets/logs and assist trainer with this function.
• Learn to conduct pre-trip/post trip inspections and complete logs with trainer guidance.
• Interact professionally with internal and external customers.

Skills

Safety awareness

Map reading

Communication skills

English proficiency

Education

General Education Diploma or better

High School Diploma or better

Job description

Rumpke Waste & Recycling in Lancaster, KY is seeking a Driver Trainee. This on-site role trains alongside experienced drivers to gain CDL experience and progress to a driver position.

You will assist with servicing routes, learn pre-trip/post-trip inspections, and maintain logs while building skills to operate a truck safely. DOT medical card and CDL permit timelines apply. This position offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits as part of a local team.