Driver Trainee to CDL: Hands-On Route Training

Rumpke Waste & Recycling; Georgetown (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Rumpke Waste & Recycling is seeking a Driver Trainee in Ohio to train side-by-side with drivers and gain experience toward a CDL driver role. Trainees assist with servicing routes and learning safe driving practices while training to advance to a driver position.

You will participate in classroom and field sessions, complete pre- and post-trip inspections, and communicate professionally with customers. This role requires commitment to safety and adherence to company policies.

Qualifications

• Must obtain DOT medical card within 10 days of employment.
• Must obtain Class B CDL permit within 60 days of employment.
• Must obtain Class B CDL within 90 days of employment.
• Must read and speak English sufficiently to communicate and understand safety training.

Responsibilities

• Attend classroom and field training and study to obtain required CDL license.
• Assist as a helper during training to complete daily routes as needed.
• Enter/exit a truck 300-600 times per day to service assigned route.
• Operate a truck in a safe manner in compliance with all regulations and company policies.
• Assist with providing waste or recycling removal services to customers on route and hauling to disposal sites.
• Assist with cleaning up waste spills and overflows.
• Learn how to maintain and update route sheets/logs and assist trainer.
• Learn pre-trip/post trip inspections and complete logs with trainer assistance.
• Interact professionally with internal and external customers.
• Maintain cleanliness of assigned truck.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading maps

English language

Written and verbal communication

Exam readiness

Education

High School

GED

Job description

Rumpke Waste & Recycling is seeking a Driver Trainee in Ohio to train side-by-side with drivers and gain experience toward a CDL driver role. Trainees assist with servicing routes and learning safe driving practices while training to advance to a driver position.

You will participate in classroom and field sessions, complete pre- and post-trip inspections, and communicate professionally with customers. This role requires commitment to safety and adherence to company policies.