CDL A Driver

Waste Management, Inc. (WM) • Macon, GA

6d

About The Position

Responsible for transporting medical waste from a WM Healthcare Solutions (WMHS) or customer location to a transfer or processing location. The role manages assigned routes, follows applicable safety and transportation regulations, completes route paperwork and vehicle inspections, and communicates route or account issues to the Transportation Manager/Supervisor or Dispatcher. The position operates in both indoor garage, shop, or gas plant conditions and outdoor conditions, including inclement weather, heat, and humidity. This is a safety-sensitive role subject to applicable safety protocols and drug and alcohol testing. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with a 6:00 a.m. start time.

Requirements

• Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A or Class 1/A-Z license.
• Able 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.
• All CMV/CDL drivers must be able to obtain a medical card from a certified medical examiner.
• May be required to obtain mandatory immunizations and credentialing based on customer requirements.
• Comply strictly with safety rules and protocols; the position may require pre-employment, post-incident, reasonable-suspicion, and random drug and alcohol testing.
• A REAL ID or TSA-approved alternative is required or must be obtained if needed for business air travel or access to federal property.

Nice To Haves

• One year of related experience driving vehicles weighing at least 5 tons.
• Completion of an accredited driving school.
• High school diploma or GED (accredited).

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned routes to ensure medical waste is transported in a timely and accurate manner.
• Pick up and transport waste safely in accordance with federal, state, and local rules and regulations.
• Plan the daily schedule based on WMHS or customer needs by reviewing paperwork such as manifests, route sheets, and previous vehicle condition reports.
• Communicate issues to the Transportation Manager/Supervisor and/or Dispatcher for resolution.
• Ensure the load is secured before operating the vehicle on a public highway.
• Complete assigned paperwork legibly, neatly, accurately, and completely, and return it at debriefing for processing.
• Communicate pickup changes and unusual situations to the appropriate managers, supervisors, dispatchers, and route managers; report account problems before the close of business each day.
• Perform and document pre-trip inspections before starting the route and post-trip inspections before daily debriefing.
• Report vehicle maintenance problems and ensure defects are corrected before operating the vehicle again.
• Perform other assigned duties and responsibilities.
• Operate vehicles and/or equipment in a safe and reliable manner.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life insurance and short-term disability.
• Stock purchase plan.
• Company matching on a 401(k).
• Paid vacation, holidays, and personal days.
• Competitive pay.
• Paid on-the-job training and career progression.
• Your Tomorrow Education Assistance Program.
• Dependent day care.
• Discounted stock options.
• Drivers are home at night and on weekends.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed