CDL Training Driver Trainee – Start Your Route Career

Republic Services; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits (comprehensive)

Dental and vision coverage

Healthcare and dependent care spending

Short- & long-term disability

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee discount programs

401(k) plan with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Republic Services is seeking a Driver Trainee in the United States who will undergo a comprehensive CDL training program to obtain a commercial driver’s license and then transition into a Driver role across Residential, Commercial, Industrial, or Roll-Off lines of business. The role starts with rigorous training and the opportunity to advance after CDL certification.

Employment includes a structured schedule (Shift: Monday–Friday, 4–5am start, occasional Saturdays) and a benefits package

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 to take the CDL exam.
• Complete twelve (12) full months of employment with Republic Services after obtaining a CDL.
• Learn to perform pre- and post-operation vehicle inspections to ensure tires, fluids, safety equipment and gauges are in proper working order.
• Learn to safely operate a heavy or commercial truck along a designated route and service each customer as identified on the route sheet.
• Learn to operate controls to lift/load refuse, operate the packer, and dispose of material at the facility.
• Identify unsatisfactory waste containers and tag containers as per procedures.
• Monitor waste for unacceptable material and monitor vehicle condition to minimize downtime.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures.
• After obtaining a CDL, perform all Driver responsibilities 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 who will undergo a comprehensive CDL training program to obtain a commercial driver’s license and then transition into a Driver role across Residential, Commercial, Industrial, or Roll-Off lines of business. The role starts with rigorous training and the opportunity to advance after CDL certification.

Employment includes a structured schedule (Shift: Monday–Friday, 4–5am start, occasional Saturdays) and a benefits package