CDL Box Truck Driver – Residential Hazardous Waste
About The Position
The CDL Box Truck Driver operates a heavy-duty truck to collect residential household waste or recyclable material and transport materials to a disposal, transfer, or recycling facility when the truck reaches legal load capacity. The role involves safely navigating residential environments and high-traffic or congested roads, driveways, alleyways, and lots. Drivers must perform skilled backing maneuvers and may need to move wheeled containers to a pickup staging area. The driver operates in accordance with company safety rules and applicable OSHA, DOT, and local, state, and federal requirements. The position requires pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections, reporting safety or service issues, following route assignments, completing end-of-day documentation, and communicating with Operations Management or Dispatch to address customer requests and service interruptions. The role is designated safety sensitive and requires compliance with safety protocols and applicable drug and alcohol testing.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of experience operating a vehicle requiring a CDL, or 1 year of equivalent military driving experience within the last 7 years.
- At least 18 years of age and legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located.
- 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.
- Successfully complete pre-employment screening, including a drug screen and physical.
- Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A with an air-brake endorsement or CDL Class B with an air-brake endorsement.
- Comply strictly with safety rules and protocols and applicable drug and alcohol testing requirements.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED (accredited).
Responsibilities
- Operate the assigned vehicle in accordance with WM Safety and Life Critical Rules, OSHA and DOT requirements, and applicable local, state, and federal laws.
- Perform pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections and document them using the standard Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR).
- Immediately report unsafe situations and service-related issues 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.
- Report incidents, accidents, injuries, and property damage to the Operations Manager.
- Notify the Operations Manager or Dispatch about service interruptions, impassable streets or alleyways, receptacles too heavy to service, and potential safety hazards.
- Communicate customer requests to the Operations Manager or Dispatch.
- Empty all receptacles completely and leave customer locations clean and free of debris.
- Follow assigned routes and complete end-of-day documentation and check-out procedures.
- Perform scheduled duties and assist other drivers as directed to meet customer needs.
- Collect residential household waste or recyclable material and transport it to a disposal, transfer, or recycling facility when the truck reaches legal load capacity.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Life insurance
- Short-term disability
- Stock purchase plan
- Company matching on a 401(k)
- Paid vacation
- Paid holidays
- 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
