Driver Trainee at Republic Services

Galena, Illinois, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Internship, Entry Level & New GradExperience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Waste Management, TransportationIndustries

Requirements

No prohibitions to acquiring a commercial driver’s license

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 inspection 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 sheet, follow map 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 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 down time; 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

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

CDLCommercial DrivingVehicle InspectionRoute NavigationWaste ManagementHeavy Truck OperationSafety ProceduresPre-Trip InspectionPost-Trip Inspection

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What benefits are offered for this Driver Trainee position?

Eligible employees can participate in comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans, vision coverage, health care and dependent care spending accounts, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP), employee discount programs, retirement plan with a generous company match, and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).

What is the salary for the Driver Trainee role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Is the Driver Trainee position remote or office-based?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What are the minimum requirements to become a Driver Trainee?

The minimum requirement is no prohibitions to acquiring a commercial driver’s license.

What does the training program for Driver Trainees involve?

The program includes classroom study, on-route training, driving experience, and resources like the loan of a truck to take and pass the state CDL examination, followed by twelve full months of employment after obtaining the CDL.