CDL Driver Trainee: Hands-On Route Training

Rumpke Waste & Recycling; Indiana; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Rumpke Waste & Recycling in Medora, IN seeks a Driver Trainee to learn CDL skills and support route servicing. You will train in classrooms and on the road, assisting with waste removal and gaining experience toward a CDL license.

Responsibilities include daily route support, safety-focused truck operations, and routine log maintenance. This position emphasizes reliability, teamwork, and professional customer interaction.

Qualifications

• Must obtain a DOT medical card within 10 days.
• Must obtain Class B CDL permit within 60 days.
• Must be able to obtain Class B CDL within 90 days.
• Ability to read and understand maps.
• Good written and verbal English communication.
• Legally eligible to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Attend classroom and field training to obtain CDL.
• Assist as a trainee on daily routes.
• Enter/exit a truck 300–600 times daily.
• Operate a truck safely in compliance with regulations.
• Assist with waste/recycling removal to sites.
• Maintain route sheets/logs and assist trainer.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
• Interact professionally with customers.
• Maintain cleanliness of the truck.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading maps

English proficient

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Education

General Education Diploma

High School Diploma

Job description

Rumpke Waste & Recycling in Medora, IN seeks a Driver Trainee to learn CDL skills and support route servicing. You will train in classrooms and on the road, assisting with waste removal and gaining experience toward a CDL license.

Responsibilities include daily route support, safety-focused truck operations, and routine log maintenance. This position emphasizes reliability, teamwork, and professional customer interaction.