Driver Trainee

About Republic

Republic Services is committed to providing reliable and responsible waste management services.

Job Summary

A Driver Trainee will be trained by Republic Services to obtain a commercial driver’s license (CDL) to 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, the incumbent will be moved into a Driver position in one of the Company’s lines of business, including but not limited to, Residential, Commercial, Industrial or Roll-Off.

Key Responsibilities

• Successfully complete Republic Services’ CDL training program, which includes classroom study, on-route training, driving experience, and resources 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 inspection of the assigned vehicle in accordance with Company policy.
• Report any safety issues on standard reports.
• Learn to safely operate a heavy or commercial truck along a designated route.
• Learn to operate manual and/or automatic controls in accordance with Company safety policies and procedures.
• Learn to identify unsatisfactory waste containers and tag containers in accordance with applicable departmental procedures.
• Continuously monitor the condition of any assigned vehicle to ensure it is operationally ready at all times.
• Follow all required safety policies and procedures.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• No prohibitions to acquiring a commercial drivers’ license.

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).
• Paid Time Off (PTO).