Driver Trainee: CDL Training to Lead Driver

Republic Services; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid Time Off

Retirement plan with company match

Job summary

Republic Services seeks a Driver Trainee in Fort Wayne, IN, who will be trained to obtain a CDL and transition into a Driver role across various lines of business, including Residential, Commercial, Industrial or Roll-Off.

The program covers classroom study, on-road training, and resources to take the CDL exam, with a twelve-month milestone after CDL. The role emphasizes safety, route execution, and compliant vehicle operations.

Qualifications

• No prohibitions to acquiring a commercial drivers’ license.
• Willingness to complete 12 months after CDL attainment.
• Ability to perform pre- and post-operation inspections per policy.

Responsibilities

• Complete Republic Services’ CDL training program, including classroom study and on-route training.
• Drive/operate heavy or commercial trucks on designated routes with safety policies.
• Identify unsatisfactory waste containers and tag accordingly.
• Monitor vehicle and waste quality; report safety issues using standard reports.
• After CDL, perform Driver duties in Residential, Commercial, Industrial, or Roll-Off lines.

Skills

CDL training

Safety awareness

Route navigation

Vehicle inspection

Job description

Republic Services seeks a Driver Trainee in Fort Wayne, IN, who will be trained to obtain a CDL and transition into a Driver role across various lines of business, including Residential, Commercial, Industrial or Roll-Off.

The program covers classroom study, on-road training, and resources to take the CDL exam, with a twelve-month milestone after CDL. The role emphasizes safety, route execution, and compliant vehicle operations.