CDL Driver Trainee: On-the-Job Training to Drive Routes

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

Job summary

Rumpke Waste & Recycling is seeking a Driver Trainee in Cincinnati, OH. The role trains side-by-side with drivers to gain experience and move into a CDL driver position.

Trainees assist with servicing routes and learning to operate a truck safely under supervision. Responsibilities include classroom and field training, daily route support, and performing pre-trip/post-trip inspections while maintaining professional interaction with customers.

Qualifications

• Must obtain a DOT medical card within 10 days of employment.
• Must obtain a Class B CDL permit within 60 days of employment.
• Must obtain a Class B CDL within 90 days of employment.
• Ability to learn operating procedures and safety rules.

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 300-600 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 in accordance with the methods learned from training
• Assist with providing waste or recycling removal services to customers on route(s) and hauling to disposal sites
• Assist with cleaning up waste spills and overflows
• Learn how to maintain and update route sheets/logs sheets and assist trainer with this function
• Learn how to conduct pre-trip/post trip inspections and complete logs and assist trainer with this function
• Professionally interact with internal and external customers
• Maintain cleanliness of assigned truck
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Ability to read, comprehend, study for

Written and verbal communication

Map reading

English proficiency

Safety awareness

Education

DOT medical card within 10 days

Class B CDL permit within 60 days

Class B CDL within 90 days

Job description

Rumpke Waste & Recycling is seeking a Driver Trainee in Cincinnati, OH. The role trains side-by-side with drivers to gain experience and move into a CDL driver position.

Trainees assist with servicing routes and learning to operate a truck safely under supervision. Responsibilities include classroom and field training, daily route support, and performing pre-trip/post-trip inspections while maintaining professional interaction with customers.