Driver Trainee
Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Kansas City
Posted on: May 3, 2024
Job Description:
Republic Services is a leader in Environmental Services,
partnering with customers to create a more sustainable world.--We
are Sustainability in Action - our promise to be environmentally
responsible and to help our customers be environmentally
responsible too.--Why choose Republic?Joining Republic isn't just
about taking on a new job, it's about making a commitment to create
a more sustainable world together. Our people provide an essential
service, serving and impacting customers, neighborhoods, and
communities everywhere. --As a company, we are proud of our values
and encourage those who share in our aspirations to join our
team:
- We protect our colleagues and communities through safe
practices everywhere, every day.
- We are committed to serving our customers and communities by
going above and beyond to exceed expectations.
- We take action to improve neighborhoods and communities by
being environmentally responsible and creating a more sustainable
world.
- We are driven to deliver results in the right way.
- We encourage a human centered culture that honors the unique
potential and dignity of every person.POSITION 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, he/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.Internal Training Process: (if Driver Trainee is going
through a CDL driving school to obtain CDL)A Driver Trainee will be
trained internally by Republic Services to obtain a commercial
driver's license (CDL) to then assume the responsibility of a
Driver with our Company. The Driver Trainee will be paid through
the training process and be given the resources to take the CDL
examination. Once the Driver Trainee completes the program and
obtains a CDL, he/she 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.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 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.QUALIFICATIONS:
- Current CDL or CDL permit.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- No prohibitions to acquiring a commercial drivers'
license.Rewarding Compensation and BenefitsEligible employees can
elect to participate in:--- 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).The
statements used herein are intended to describe the general nature
and level of the work being performed by an employee in this
position, and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive
list of responsibilities, duties and skills required by an
incumbent so classified.-- Furthermore, they do not establish a
contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion
of the Company.EEO STATEMENT:Republic Services is an equal
opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran
status, relationship or association with a protected veteran
(spouses or other family members), genetic information, or any
other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Keywords: Disability Solutions, Lenexa , Driver Trainee, Professions , Kansas City, Kansas
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