CDL Training to Driver: Launch Your Heavy-Duty Career

Republic Services; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Republic Services in Metairie, LA is offering a Driver Trainee program designed to train you to obtain a commercial driver's license (CDL) and move into a Driver role across Residential, Commercial, Industrial or Roll-Off lines. The training includes classroom study, on-route training, driving experience, and access to a truck, with a path to join the CDL-exam and a full-time position after certification.

Successful trainees will complete twelve months post-CDL and perform duties safely, with

Qualifications

• No prohibitions to acquiring a commercial drivers’ license.

Responsibilities

• Complete twelve (12) months of employment with Republic Services after obtaining a CDL.
• Learn to perform pre- and post-operation inspections on the assigned vehicle.
• Safely operate a heavy or commercial truck along a designated route and service each customer.
• Operate manual and/or automatic controls to lift and load refuse and dispose of material.
• Identify unsatisfactory waste containers and tag containers as required.
• Monitor waste for unacceptable waste and keep the vehicle ready for operation.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures.

Job description

Republic Services in Metairie, LA is offering a Driver Trainee program designed to train you to obtain a commercial driver's license (CDL) and move into a Driver role across Residential, Commercial, Industrial or Roll-Off lines. The training includes classroom study, on-route training, driving experience, and access to a truck, with a path to join the CDL-exam and a full-time position after certification.

Successful trainees will complete twelve months post-CDL and perform duties safely, with