CDL Driver Trainee — Start Your Route Career

Republic Services, Inc.; Covington (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision plans

Spending accounts

Disability insurance

Life insurance

EAP

Employee discounts

401(k) match

ESPP

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Republic Services, Inc. is seeking a Driver Trainee to be trained for a CDL and then transition into a Driver role across residential, commercial, industrial or roll-off services. The program includes classroom study, on-route training, and resources to help pass the CDL exam.

After CDL attainment, you will complete a 12-month minimum with the company. Responsibilities cover vehicle inspections, route driving, waste handling, safety compliance, and continuing duties within the firm’s diverse

Qualifications

• No prohibitions to acquiring a commercial drivers' license.

Responsibilities

• Successfully complete Republic Services' CDL training program, including classroom study, on-route training, driving experience, and resources (including the loan of a truck) to take and pass the state CDL exam.
• Complete twelve (12) full months of employment with Republic Services after obtaining a CDL.
• Learn to perform complete pre- and post-operation inspections of the assigned vehicle to ensure safe operation.
• Learn to safely operate a heavy or commercial truck along a designated route and service each customer as identified.
• Learn to operate manual and/or automatic controls to lift and load refuse, operate a packer, and dispose of material at the facility.
• Learn to identify unsatisfactory waste containers and tag containers according to procedures.
• Learn to continuously monitor waste for evidence of unacceptable waste.
• Maintain vehicle readiness to minimize downtime and report safety issues.
• Follow all required safety policies and procedures.
• After obtaining a CDL, perform all responsibilities of a Driver in one of the Company's lines of business.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Job description

Republic Services, Inc. is seeking a Driver Trainee to be trained for a CDL and then transition into a Driver role across residential, commercial, industrial or roll-off services. The program includes classroom study, on-route training, and resources to help pass the CDL exam.

After CDL attainment, you will complete a 12-month minimum with the company. Responsibilities cover vehicle inspections, route driving, waste handling, safety compliance, and continuing duties within the firm’s diverse