CDL A Long Haul Driver

Waste Management, Inc. (WM)•Tempe, AZ

13h•Remote

About The Position

Responsible for transporting waste from a Stericycle location or customer location, to another Stericycle transfer location or processing location. All Company assigned vehicles are equipped with camera telematics which include inside and outside cameras. In addition, all vehicles are equipped with ELD (electronic logging device), GPS (global positioning system), and sleeper berth.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
3 years of Experience driving tractor trailer.
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) - Class A.

Nice To Haves

1 year Previous long haul driving including mountain driving experience.

Responsibilities

Manages assigned routes ensuring that waste is transported in a safe, timely, and accurate manner.
Responsible for picking up and transporting waste safely according to all federal, state, and local rules and regulations.
Follows routing software route schedule.
Plans daily/weekly schedule based on Stericycle or customer needs by reviewing daily paperwork, e.g., manifest, route sheets, previous VCR, etc. provided by Transportation Manager/Supervisor or Dispatcher.
Routes may be overnight up to 4 nights weekly, and allow for sleeping in the sleeper berth of the truck; however Drivers are authorized to leave the truck when not on-duty.
Communicates any issues to Transportation Manager/Supervisor and/or Dispatcher for resolution.
Ensures load is secured and placarded if required prior to operating vehicle on public highway.
Planned drop and hook operation.
Must be able to push/pull light or heavy objects.
Must be experienced with mountain driving and ability to use chains as needed due to weather.
Ensures that assigned paperwork is completed legibly, neatly, accurately, and completely and returned to Transportation Manager/Supervisor or Dispatcher, at the time of debriefing, for processing.
Communicates with Stericycle Transportation Manager/Supervisor and/or Dispatcher regarding any change to pickups. Driver is expected to provide the highest level of customer service at all times. Reports any problems/issues with accounts to the Transportation Manager/Supervisor and/or Dispatcher before the close of business each day.
Performs a documented pre-trip inspection on vehicles prior to leaving yard to commence route. Performs a documented post-trip inspection on vehicles prior to being debriefed for end of route. Reports any maintenance problems to Transportation Manager/Supervisor and/or Dispatcher for follow-up. Ensures all defects have been corrected prior to operating the vehicles again. Use of ELD (electronic logging device) and Geotab to log hours per DOT guidelines.
Attend all required company meetings and adhere to all safety practices and company policies.
Apply knowledge of commercial driving and skills in maneuvering vehicle at varying speeds in difficult situations, such as heavy traffic, inclement weather or in tight loading dock areas.
Punctual, regular, and reliable attendance is essential.
Perform other duties and responsibilities, as assigned.