Apprentice Truck Driver, No CDL experience required, Home Daily
About The Position
The Driver Apprentice trains alongside a seasoned WM Driver and/or Driver Trainer. While obtaining a Commercial Driving Permit, the apprentice works as an on-route Helper; after obtaining the permit, the apprentice trains to safely operate a commercial motor vehicle serving customers in the assigned line of business. The apprentice remains in the role until all training requirements are completed. The position is safety-sensitive and requires strict compliance with safety rules and protocols. It is an on-site position, and the posting states that drivers are home at night and on weekends. The listed pay is $22.50 per hour; the posting also contains an unpopulated expected base-pay range. The job may require business air travel or service at federal property, so successful candidates must have or be willing to obtain a REAL ID or TSA-approved alternative.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old and legally eligible to work in the United States.
- Able to read, write, and speak English sufficiently to interact with the public, understand traffic signs, respond to official questions, and complete records or reports.
- Commercial or non-commercial Class C or D driver's license.
- Successfully complete pre-employment screening, including a drug screen and physical.
- Comply with safety rules and protocols; the role may involve pre-employment, post-incident, reasonable-suspicion, and random drug and alcohol testing.
Nice To Haves
- Accredited high school diploma or GED.
- Commercial or non-commercial Class C or D license with a CDL permit.
Responsibilities
- Train with a WM Driver and/or Driver Trainer to learn safe operation of a commercial refuse/recycling vehicle after obtaining a Commercial Driving Permit.
- Operate vehicles in accordance with WM safety rules, OSHA and DOT requirements, and applicable local, state, and federal laws.
- Perform and document pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections using the standard Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR).
- Report unsafe situations, service issues, incidents, accidents, injuries, property damage, service interruptions, and potential safety hazards to the Operations Manager or Dispatch.
- Attend and participate in required training programs, briefings, and meetings.
- Work with the Operations Manager to improve route efficiency and identify best practices.
- Communicate customer requests to Dispatch or the Operations Manager.
- Follow assigned routes, complete end-of-day documentation and checkout, and perform scheduled duties or assist other drivers as directed.
- While obtaining the permit and completing driver training, work as an on-route Helper and manually or mechanically load and empty residential or commercial containers into the truck.
- Operate the hoisting device to lift and empty bins or containers into the truck hopper.
- Assist the driver with backing maneuvers while on route.
- Completely empty receptacles and leave customer locations clean and free of debris.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Short-term disability
- Stock purchase plan
- Company matching on a 401(k)
- Paid vacation
- Paid holidays
- Paid personal days
- Your Tomorrow Education Assistance Program
- Paid on-the-job training
- Established career progression
- Dependent day care
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
