CDL Container Driver

WM•Woodland, CA

About The Position

Safely operates a heavy-duty truck to perform assigned duties on designated routes. The driver follows applicable OSHA, DOT, local, state, and federal requirements and company fleet expectations, maintains a clean and safe vehicle, completes vehicle inspections and route documentation, and communicates safety, service, customer, and route issues to Route Managers or Dispatch. This is a safety-sensitive role requiring compliance with safety rules and protocols. Drug and alcohol testing may occur as an ongoing employment requirement in accordance with government regulations and company policies.

Requirements

At least 1 year operating a vehicle requiring a CDL, or 1 year of equivalent military driving, within the last 7 years.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must be 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 CDL physical.
Class B CDL.

Nice To Haves

Accredited high school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

Operate a heavy-duty truck safely on designated routes and in accordance with OSHA, DOT, local, state, federal, and company requirements.
Maintain a clean and safe vehicle.
Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections using the standard Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR), document issues, and submit them for corrective review or repair.
Report unsafe situations or service calls to the Route Manager or Dispatch before attempting service.
Participate in scheduled 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 scheduled duties and assist other company drivers as directed by the Route Manager or Dispatch.
Notify the Route Manager of incidents, accidents, injuries, or property damage.
Notify Dispatch or the Route Manager of 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 on customer property with lids properly replaced, containers upright, and driveways and traffic unobstructed.
Follow route assignments throughout the day and complete documentation when checking in at the end of the route.