CDL-Ready Driver Trainee: Start Your Trucking Career

Waste Pro USA Inc.; Clarksville (TN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Waste Pro USA Inc. is seeking a trainee to obtain a Class B CDL while assisting the refuse truck driver on designated routes.

Training will cover Commercial Learner's Permit preparation and behind-the-wheel instruction with aState Certified Examiner, leading to a transfer to a driving position on successful completion. The role emphasizes safe operation, teamwork, and responsive customer service on routine and special routes, with physical tasks and potential emergency duties as part of daily

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old or older.
• Must have a valid driver's license for the state of work with a clean driving record.
• Hearing in the normal audio range with or without correction.
• Vision in the normal range with or without correction.
• Normal range of body motion.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Maintain written records and service responses.
• Able to speak and read English well enough to communicate with customers and staff.
• Able to follow safe operating practices.
• Able to learn and use interpersonal skills for good customer service.
• Able and willing to work in a team environment.
• Able to read, write and comprehend reports to complete daily assignments.

Responsibilities

• Picks up solid waste on routes and loads into the truck, with manual or tool-assisted handling.
• Assists Driver by directing from the ground when backing up the truck.
• Cleans behind the compactor and hopper at shift end or as needed.
• Reports safety or customer service issues to driver/supervisor immediately.
• Assists other routes as needed to complete daily work.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
• Provides courteous, expeditious customer service to residents and aligns with company goals.
• Ensures garbage and recyclables are picked up and transferred properly; may use back door.
• Answers questions and directs residents to Customer Service or government offices for more information.
• Follows ANSI, OSHA, and company safety policies including Waste Pro Absolute Guidelines.
• Performs clean-up of scattered refuse and ensures containers are replaced properly.
• May be required to work during emergency situations.

Skills

Valid driver's license

English communication

Team player

Good physical ability

Job description

Waste Pro USA Inc. is seeking a trainee to obtain a Class B CDL while assisting the refuse truck driver on designated routes.

Training will cover Commercial Learner's Permit preparation and behind-the-wheel instruction with aState Certified Examiner, leading to a transfer to a driving position on successful completion. The role emphasizes safe operation, teamwork, and responsive customer service on routine and special routes, with physical tasks and potential emergency duties as part of daily