CDL Commercial Route Driver

Waste Management, Inc. (WM)•Portland, OR

10d

About The Position

Drivers operate heavy-duty trucks equipped with front-, side-, or rear-end load lift attachments and transport waste or recyclable materials to disposal, transfer, or recycling facilities when vehicles reach legal load capacity. Commercial Drivers pick up containers at customer locations; containers may weigh more than 1,000 pounds and may need to be maneuvered to a pickup staging area. The role involves navigating high-traffic and congested roadways, driveways, alleyways, and lots, with skilled backing maneuvers essential to safe performance. The driver operates in accordance with company safety rules, OSHA and DOT requirements, and applicable laws; inspects and documents the condition of the assigned vehicle; reports safety, service, and incident concerns; follows assigned routes; empties receptacles completely and leaves customer locations clean; completes end-of-day documentation; and assists other drivers as needed. This is a safety-sensitive role with pre-employment screening and possible ongoing drug and alcohol testing. The posted schedule is a 4x10 schedule across Sunday–Saturday, with a 2:00 a.m. start time.

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience operating a vehicle requiring a CDL, or 1 year of equivalent military driving 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 sufficiently 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.
Hold a Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A with an air-brake endorsement or Class B with an air-brake endorsement.
Comply strictly with safety rules and protocols; the role may require drug and alcohol testing, including pre-employment, post-incident, reasonable-suspicion, and random testing.
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

High School Diploma or GED (accredited).

Responsibilities

Operate heavy-duty trucks and transport waste or recyclable materials to disposal, transfer, or recycling facilities when legal load capacity is reached.
Pick up containers of waste or recyclable material at customer locations and maneuver containers to pickup staging areas when needed.
Operate the vehicle in accordance with WM safety rules, OSHA and DOT requirements, and applicable local, state, and federal laws.
Perform pre-trip 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 scheduled training programs, briefings, and meetings as required.
Work with the Operations Manager to improve route efficiency and identify best practices.
Notify the Operations Manager of incidents, accidents, injuries, and property damage.
Report service interruptions and potential hazards, including closed or impassable streets or alleyways and receptacles too heavy to service.
Communicate customer requests to the Operations Manager or Dispatch.
Completely empty receptacles and leave customer locations clean and free of debris.
Follow route assignments and complete end-of-day documentation and check-out procedures.
Perform duties as scheduled by the Operations Manager or Dispatch and assist other drivers as directed.
Navigate high-traffic and congested roadways, driveways, alleyways, and lots, using skilled backing maneuvers as required.