CDL Driver Trainee: Learn Routes & Earn Your CDL

Rumpke Waste & Recycling; Medora (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Rumpke Waste & Recycling is seeking a Driver Trainee to train alongside CDL drivers, gaining experience in servicing routes and hauling waste or recycling to disposal sites while preparing to advance to a driver role.

You will participate in classroom and field training, work with routes, and learn to perform pre-trip/post-trip inspections. The program emphasizes safety, customer interaction, and professional conduct across shifts including nights and weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Must obtain a DOT medical card within 10 days of employment.
• Must obtain Class B CDL permit within 60 days of employment.
• Must obtain Class B CDL within 90 days of employment.
• Must be at least 19 years of age.
• Legally eligible to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Attend classroom and field training to obtain the CDL license.
• Assist as a helper during training to complete daily routes.
• Enter/exit a truck 300-600 times per day to service assigned route.
• Operate a truck in a safe manner in compliance with regulations and company policies.
• Assist with providing waste or recycling removal services to customers on routes.
• Assist with cleaning up waste spills and overflows.
• Learn to maintain and update route sheets/logs and assist trainer.
• Learn to conduct pre-trip/post trip inspections and complete logs.
• Interact professionally with internal and external customers.
• Maintain cleanliness of assigned truck.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Map reading

English proficiency

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Job description

Rumpke Waste & Recycling is seeking a Driver Trainee to train alongside CDL drivers, gaining experience in servicing routes and hauling waste or recycling to disposal sites while preparing to advance to a driver role.

You will participate in classroom and field training, work with routes, and learn to perform pre-trip/post-trip inspections. The program emphasizes safety, customer interaction, and professional conduct across shifts including nights and weekends as needed.