CDL Training Driver Trainee: Start Your Route Career

Republic Services; De Soto (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

Dental and vision plans

401(k) plan with company match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employee discount programs

Job summary

Republic Services is seeking a Driver Trainee in the United States to start a structured CDL training program. You will be trained to obtain a CDL and later move into a Driver role across Residential, Commercial, Industrial, or Roll-Off lines of business.

During training, you will gain hands-on driving experience, perform vehicle inspections, and follow safety policies as you prepare for CDL certification and full driver duties.

Qualifications

• No prohibitions to acquiring a commercial drivers’ license.

Responsibilities

• Complete CDL training program and pass CDL exam.
• Complete twelve months of employment after obtaining a CDL.
• Learn pre- and post-operation vehicle inspections.
• Learn to operate a heavy or commercial truck on a designated route to the disposal site.
• Load refuse and operate the compactor, disposing of material at the facility.
• Identify unsatisfactory waste containers and tag them accordingly.
• Monitor waste for evidence of unacceptable material.
• Ensure the vehicle is operationally ready to minimize downtime.
• Follow all 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 is seeking a Driver Trainee in the United States to start a structured CDL training program. You will be trained to obtain a CDL and later move into a Driver role across Residential, Commercial, Industrial, or Roll-Off lines of business.

During training, you will gain hands-on driving experience, perform vehicle inspections, and follow safety policies as you prepare for CDL certification and full driver duties.