Driver Trainee

Republic Services; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental and vision

Disability insurance

Life insurance

EAP

Employee discounts

Retirement plan with match

ESPP

Job summary

Republic Services is offering a structured Driver Trainee program in Atlanta. Trainees will complete a comprehensive CDL training program, gain on-road experience, and receive the resources to take the CDL examination.

Upon earning the CDL, you will be placed into an open Driver position across residential, commercial, industrial, or roll-off lines of business. This training emphasizes safety, vehicle inspections, and adherence to company policies while preparing you for long-term career as a

Qualifications

• Current CDL or CDL permit.
• No prohibitions to acquiring a CDL.

Responsibilities

• Complete the CDL training program and classroom/on-route instruction.
• After CDL, perform Driver duties in one of Republic Services' lines of business.
• Learn to perform pre- and post-operation vehicle inspections per policy.
• Safely operate heavy or commercial trucks on assigned routes to service customers.
• Follow safety policies and report any issues.
• Grow to handle all Driver responsibilities once CDL is obtained.

Skills

CDL training

Vehicle inspections

Safety compliance

Truck operation

Job description

Position Summary

A Driver Trainee will be trained by Republic Services to obtain a commercial driver’s license (CDL) and then assume the responsibility of a Driver with our Company. Driver Trainees will complete a comprehensive training program and be given the resources to take the CDL examination. Once the Driver Trainee completes the program and obtains a CDL, he or she will be placed into an open Driver position in one of the Company’s lines of business, including but not limited to Residential, Commercial, Industrial, or Roll‑Off.

Principal Responsibilities

• Successfully complete Republic Services’ CDL training program, which includes classroom study, on‑route training, driving experience, and resources (including the loan of a truck) necessary to take and pass the state CDL examination.
• Complete twelve (12) full months of employment with Republic Services after obtaining a CDL.
• Learn to perform complete pre‑ and post‑operation inspections of the assigned vehicle in accordance with Company policy to ensure tire pressure, fluid levels, safety equipment, gauges, and controls are in proper working order. Report any safety issues on standard reports.
• Learn to safely operate a heavy or commercial truck along a designated route and to the disposal site; read route sheets, follow maps, and service each customer as identified on the route sheet or as assigned by the dispatcher and/or supervisor.
• Learn to operate manual and/or automatic controls in accordance with Company safety policies and procedures to lift and load refuse, operate a compactor, and dispose of collected material at the designated facility.
• Learn to identify unsatisfactory waste containers and tag containers in accordance with applicable departmental procedures.
• Learn to continuously monitor waste for evidence of unacceptable waste.
• Continuously monitor the condition of any assigned vehicle to ensure it is operationally ready at all times to minimize downtime; clean waste from the packer blade and truck body on each disposal trip.
• Follow all required safety policies and procedures.
• After obtaining a CDL, perform all responsibilities of a Driver in one of the Company’s lines of business (i.e., Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Roll‑Off).
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Current CDL or CDL permit.

Minimum Requirements

No prohibitions to acquiring a commercial driver’s license.

Rewarding Compensation and Benefits

• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans, and vision coverage.
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
• Short‑ and long‑term disability.
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee discount programs.
• Retirement plan with a generous company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).