CDL A Driver

WM•Raleigh, NC

About The Position

Responsible for transporting confidential paper waste from WMHS or customer locations to WMHS transfer or processing locations. The role involves operating an assigned vehicle safely and accurately, following scheduled routes, completing required inspections and documentation, and providing a high level of customer service. Company vehicles are equipped with inside and outside camera telematics, an electronic logging device (ELD), and GPS. This safety-sensitive position operates in both indoor garage, shop, or gas plant conditions and outdoor conditions, including inclement weather, heat, and humidity. The successful candidate must comply with safety rules and protocols and may be subject to drug and alcohol testing under government regulations and company policies.

Requirements

At least 1 year of tractor-trailer driving experience.
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), Class A.
Ability to read, write, and speak English well enough to interact with the public, understand traffic signs, respond to official questions, and complete records or reports.
Ability to obtain a medical card from a certified medical examiner.
May be required to obtain immunizations and credentials based on customer requirements.
Ability to perform the physical demands of the role, including standing, walking, lifting, pushing, pulling, crouching, reaching, handling, sitting, talking, and hearing.
Must strictly comply with safety rules and protocols.
May be subject to drug and alcohol testing, including pre-employment screening, post-incident evaluations, reasonable suspicion checks, and random testing.

Nice To Haves

Previous route experience.
Accredited high school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

Manage assigned routes to transport confidential paper waste safely, accurately, and on time.
Pick up and transport paper waste in accordance with federal, state, and local rules and regulations.
Follow the routing software route schedule.
Plan the daily schedule based on WMHS or customer needs by reviewing paperwork such as manifests, route sheets, and previous vehicle condition reports provided by the Transportation Manager/Supervisor or Dispatcher.
Communicate issues and changes to pickups to the Transportation Manager/Supervisor or Dispatcher for resolution.
Ensure loads are secured and placarded when required before operating the vehicle on public highways.
Load and secure materials or unload the truck at customer sites when required; push or pull light or heavy objects as needed.
Complete assigned paperwork legibly, neatly, accurately, and completely, and return it to the Transportation Manager/Supervisor or Dispatcher during debriefing.
Provide the highest level of customer service and report account problems or issues to the Transportation Manager/Supervisor or Dispatcher before the close of business each day.
Perform and document pre-trip vehicle inspections before leaving the yard and post-trip inspections before debriefing.
Report maintenance problems and ensure defects are corrected before operating vehicles again.
Use ELD and Geotab to log hours in accordance with DOT guidelines.
Perform other assigned duties and responsibilities.