CDL Driver Apprentice PTO, Home Daily, Day 1 Benefits
About The Position
The Driver Apprentice trains alongside a seasoned WM Driver and/or WM Driver Trainer to safely operate a commercial motor vehicle serving customers in the assigned Line of Business. After obtaining a Commercial Driving Permit, the apprentice trains on operating a refuse or recycling vehicle and remains in the role until all training requirements are completed. While obtaining the permit and completing training, the apprentice also performs on-route helper duties. The position is safety-sensitive and requires strict compliance with safety rules and protocols. It is an on-site role with an expected base pay of $30 per hour. WM describes its drivers as home at night and on weekends.
Requirements
- Be at least 18 years of age and legally eligible to work in the United States.
- Read, write, and speak English well enough to interact with the public, understand traffic signs, respond to official questions, and complete records or reports.
- Have a Commercial or Non-commercial Class C or D driver's license.
- Successfully complete pre-employment screening, including a drug screen and physical.
- Strictly comply 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.
- Commercial or Non-commercial Class C or D license with a CDL permit.
Responsibilities
- Partner with a WM Driver and/or WM Driver Trainer to learn the proper operation of a commercial refuse or recycling vehicle after obtaining a Commercial Driving Permit.
- Operate the vehicle in accordance with WM safety 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).
- Report unsafe situations, service issues, incidents, accidents, injuries, property damage, and service interruptions to the Operations Manager or Dispatch.
- Attend and participate in scheduled training programs, briefings, and meetings.
- Work with the Operations Manager to improve route efficiency and identify best practices.
- Communicate customer requests to Dispatch or the Operations Manager.
- Empty receptacles completely and leave customer locations clean and free of debris.
- Follow route assignments, complete end-of-day documentation and checkout, and perform scheduled duties or assist other drivers as directed.
- While obtaining the Commercial Driving Permit and completing training, work as an on-route helper in accordance with safety rules, OSHA requirements, and applicable laws.
- Manually or mechanically load and empty residential and/or commercial containers into the truck, including containers staged curbside, dockside, for carryout, or requiring pullout.
- Operate the hoisting device to lift and empty bins or containers into the truck hopper.
- Assist the driver with backing maneuvers while on route.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 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
- Career progression
- Dependent day care
- Competitive pay
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
