CDL Commercial Swing Driver

Waste Management, Inc. (WM)•Bristol, PA

12h

About The Position

Safely operates a heavy-duty commercial truck on assigned swing routes in residential, commercial, and construction environments. The driver follows assigned routes and completes route documentation, maintains a clean and safe vehicle, and complies with OSHA, DOT, local, state, federal, and company requirements. This is a safety-sensitive role requiring compliance with safety rules and protocols and may include drug and alcohol testing under applicable regulations and company policies. The listed schedule is Monday through Friday with a 3:00 a.m. start time. The posting states a pay rate of $34.30. Drivers are described as home at night and on weekends.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience operating a vehicle requiring a CDL, or equivalent military driving experience within the last 7 years.
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.
At least 18 years of age and legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located.
Successfully complete pre-employment screening, including a drug screen and physical.
Class B CDL.
Strict compliance with safety rules and protocols; the role may require pre-employment, post-incident, reasonable-suspicion, and random drug and alcohol testing.

Nice To Haves

Accredited high school diploma or G.E.D.

Responsibilities

Operate the vehicle in compliance with OSHA, DOT, local, state, and federal requirements and company expectations; maintain a clean and safe vehicle.
Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections using the standard Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR), documenting issues for review and repair.
Report unsafe situations and service calls to the Route Manager or Dispatch before attempting service.
Participate and cooperate in training, briefings, and meetings as required by the Route Manager.
Work with Route Managers to improve route efficiency and identify problem or unsafe accounts.
Perform duties as scheduled by the Route Manager or Dispatch and assist other company drivers as directed.
Notify the Route Manager of incidents, accidents, injuries, or property damage.
Notify Dispatch or the Route Manager about issues under Service Machine protocol, including blocked containers, potential missed pickups, and other route problems.
Communicate customer requests or issues to Dispatch or the Route Manager.
Empty containers completely and leave customer locations clean and free of debris.
Complete and submit customer tickets when excess yardage must be removed.
Position containers properly, ensuring lids are replaced, containers are upright, and they do not block driveways or traffic.
Follow route assignments and complete all documentation when checking in at the end of the route.
Operate vehicles and/or equipment safely and reliably.