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About the Role

The primary role of the Behind the Wheel Instructor (BTWI) is to ensure new drivers are road-ready and can safely and effectively apply their new driving skills. The BTWI will provide critical feedback to management regarding driver readiness and offer additional training as needed. This role requires the ability to develop rapport, be patient, and serve as a role model and mentor to new drivers, with the ultimate goal of developing safe, efficient drivers who deliver customer zeal.

Responsibilities

Acclimate new drivers to the physical and environmental demands of the job during Job Shadowing.
Provide foundational industry knowledge, including Republic’s core principles, safety importance, and customer service significance.
Instruct and coach drivers through on-property driving skills, stretching and injury prevention techniques, and vehicle inspection after virtual safety training.
Teach all applicable learning criteria skills based on line of business once comfortable with on-property abilities.
Model the Republic Way of operating a solid waste collection vehicle.
Communicate effectively with new employees, providing positive feedback and addressing areas for improvement.
Provide daily feedback to management on new employee performance.
Complete necessary paperwork to document new employee progress.
Perform a driver’s primary responsibilities, based on CDL Class and line of business, when not training.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned or apparent.

Requirements

Highly proficient in the equipment style with which they are certified.
Recommended by their supervisor and operations manager.
Willingness to participate in the division's process, including written and verbal evaluations of new hire drivers.
Two years of experience with Republic Services.
No crashes or injuries for at least the past two years.
No disciplinary actions of any kind for the preceding 12 months.

Skills

Driving skills
Vehicle inspection
Communication
Coaching
Mentoring

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Minimum of two years of experience with Republic Services

Salary/Compensations

$24.70 to $34.00

Benefits

Comprehensive medical benefits coverage
Dental plans
Vision coverage
Health care spending accounts
Dependent care spending accounts
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Life insurance
Accidental death & dismemberment insurance
Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee discount programs
401(k) plan with a generous company match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Paid Time Off (PTO)

About the Company

Republic Services, Inc. is a leader in the environmental services industry, providing recycling, waste, special waste, hazardous waste, and field services.
The company is committed to advancing circularity and supporting decarbonization to create a more sustainable world.
Republic Services serves 13 million customers across North America with over 1,000 locations.
The company combines local operational management with standardized business practices to drive efficiency.
Republic Services values safety, commitment to serve, environmental responsibility, being driven, and being human-centered.
The company has a high employee engagement score of 86 and fosters an inclusive and diverse culture.
Republic Services' strategy focuses on profitable growth through acquisitions and industry advancements in recycling and waste, environmental solutions, and sustainability innovation.
The Republic Services Polymer Center is a leading integrated plastics recycling facility.
The company is leveraging its landfill network to convert landfill gas into energy through Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) plants.

Equal Opportunity

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.
For concerns relating to Republic Services’ commitment to equal opportunity employment, contact the AWARE Line at 1-866-3-AWARE-4.