CDL Trainee

Kimble; Dover (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan with match

Comprehensive medical benefits

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Employee Discount Program

Job summary

Kimble in Dover, Ohio is seeking motivated individuals for their CDL Trainee Program. This role offers full tuition for a Class B license, along with hands-on driving experience. Responsibilities include vehicle inspections, customer interactions, and maintaining routes. Minimum qualifications include being 21+, passing pre-employment checks, and a willingness to learn. Benefits include a 401(k) plan with match, comprehensive medical coverage, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• No experience required for CDL Trainee position.
• Willingness to obtain Class B CDL, company paid.
• Ability to pass pre-employment checks.

Responsibilities

• Perform vehicle inspections and report issues.
• Interact courteously with customers.
• Notify Supervisor of accidents or damage.
• Maintain route sheets.
• Attend safety meetings and training.
• Assisting with other routes as needed.

Skills

Customer service oriented

Professionalism

Trustworthiness

Job description

Kickstart your career in the waste and recycling industry with our CDL Trainee Program. We are looking for motivated individuals ready to transition into a professional driving career. As a CDL Trainee, you will receive full-tuition at an accredited school to earn your Class B license while gaining hands‑on experience with our fleet. The CDL trainee will be expected to acquire a Commercial Learners Permit (Class B) within 60 days of hire.

About us: Kimble Company is locally owned and operated by the Kimble Family, with over 70 years of experience in the energy, materials, recycling, and solid waste industries. We are a dedicated team of seasoned professionals who care about our clients, the environment, safety, our families, and our co‑workers. At Kimble we strive for perfection in everything that we do.

Minimum qualifications

• No Experience Required
• Willing to obtain Class B CDL (Company Paid)
• At least 21 years of age
• Must be able to successfully pass pre‑employment drug screen, background, and motor vehicle records check
• Ability to perform physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodations

Responsibilities and Duties

• Perform pre‑and post‑trip inspection of the vehicle, and document/report any mechanical or safety issues to supervisors.
• Courteously interact with customers, both internal and external, ensuring customers are serviced in a professional and timely manner.
• Immediately notifies Supervisor of accidents, injuries, or property damage
• Maintains and updates route sheets
• Paid to attend scheduled safety meetings, information sessions, and trainings.
• Performs other duties assigned to by Supervisors such as assisting with other routes to meet customer needs

Knowledge and Skills

• Customer service oriented with the desire to meet or exceed expectations.
• Professional, courteous, and trustworthy

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement plan with match
• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts (FSA)
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Employee Discount Program