CDL Training Driver Trainee: Launch Your Truck Career

Republic Services; Mount Vernon (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

HSA/FSAs

Disability insurance

Life insurance

EAP

Employee discounts

401(k) match

ESPP

PTO

Job summary

Republic Services is hiring a Driver Trainee to undergo a comprehensive CDL training program designed to prepare you to operate a heavy truck and serve various customer needs. The program includes classroom study, on-road training, and access to a loaner truck to take the CDL examination.

Upon successful CDL completion, you will transition into a Driver role across Residential, Commercial, Industrial, or Roll-Off lines, with ongoing training and advancement opportunities within Republic Services.

Qualifications

• No prohibitions to acquiring a commercial driver’s license.
• Eligible to obtain CDL after training.

Responsibilities

• Complete Republic Services’ CDL training program (classroom, on-route training, and driving), and pass the state CDL exam.
• Perform pre- and post-operation vehicle inspections and report safety issues.
• Safely operate heavy/commercial trucks on assigned routes and service customers as directed.
• Learn to lift/load refuse, operate the packer, and dispose of material at facilities.
• Identify unsatisfactory waste containers and monitor waste quality.
• Maintain vehicle readiness and cleanliness to minimize downtime.
• After CDL, assume Driver duties in Residential, Commercial, Industrial, or Roll-Off lines.

Skills

CDL readiness

Job description

Republic Services is hiring a Driver Trainee to undergo a comprehensive CDL training program designed to prepare you to operate a heavy truck and serve various customer needs. The program includes classroom study, on-road training, and access to a loaner truck to take the CDL examination.

Upon successful CDL completion, you will transition into a Driver role across Residential, Commercial, Industrial, or Roll-Off lines, with ongoing training and advancement opportunities within Republic Services.