CDL A Driver

Waste Management, Inc. (WM) • Newnan, 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 driver manages assigned routes, picks up and transports waste safely in compliance with applicable regulations, plans the daily schedule using route paperwork, communicates route or account issues, secures loads, completes required records, and conducts documented vehicle inspections. The role is safety-sensitive and may require customer-specific immunizations and credentialing. The job operates in garage, shop, or gas plant settings and outdoors in varying weather conditions, including heat and humidity.

The position offers a stated pay rate of $27.60 and a Monday–Friday schedule with a 5:00 a.m. start time. WM describes its driver roles as providing competitive pay and benefits, career growth opportunities, and being home at night and on weekends.

Requirements

• Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A or Class 1/A-Z license.
• 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.
• 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.
• Must strictly comply with safety rules and protocols; the role may require pre-employment, post-incident, reasonable-suspicion, and random drug and alcohol testing.
• Must have or be willing to obtain a REAL ID or TSA-approved alternative if required for business air travel or access to federal property.

Nice To Haves

• One year of related experience driving vehicles of at least 5 tons and completion of an accredited driving school are preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED (accredited).

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned routes to transport medical waste 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 route paperwork, including manifests, route sheets, and previous VCRs.
• Communicate issues to the Transportation Manager/Supervisor 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 during debriefing.
• Communicate pickup changes and out-of-the-ordinary situations to the appropriate transportation personnel and ensure the Route Manager is informed of relevant route conditions.
• Report account problems or issues to the Transportation Manager/Supervisor or Dispatcher before the close of business each day.
• Perform documented pre-trip inspections before leaving the yard and documented post-trip inspections before debriefing.
• Report vehicle maintenance problems and ensure defects are corrected before operating the vehicle again.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

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.
• Your Tomorrow Education Assistance Program.
• Paid on-the-job training and established career progression.
• Dependent day care.
• Benefits may vary by site.

What This Job Offers

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