CDL Driver Apprentice PTO, Home Daily, Day 1 Benefits

Waste Management, Inc. (WM)•Hot Sulphur Springs, CO

5h•Onsite

About The Position

The CDL Driver Apprentice trains to safely operate a commercial motor vehicle providing service to customers in the assigned line of business. After obtaining a Commercial Driving Permit, the apprentice works alongside an experienced WM Driver and/or Driver Trainer 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, including loading and emptying residential or commercial containers and assisting the driver with backing maneuvers. The position is on-site, pays an expected base rate of $30 per hour, and lists a 6 AM start with a 4–5 PM end time, averaging 50 hours per week. The posting describes the role as home daily and says drivers are home at night and on weekends. It is designated safety-sensitive and requires compliance with safety rules and protocols, including applicable drug and alcohol testing. Successful candidates must complete pre-employment screening, including a drug screen and physical.

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.
Hold a Commercial or Non-commercial Driver's License Class C or D.
Successfully complete pre-employment screening, including a drug screen and physical.
Strictly comply with safety rules and protocols; the role may involve pre-employment, post-incident, reasonable-suspicion, and random drug and alcohol 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 G.E.D. (accredited).
Commercial or Non-commercial Class C or D license with a CDL Permit.

Responsibilities

Train with a WM Driver and/or WM Driver Trainer to operate a commercial refuse or recycling vehicle safely after obtaining a Commercial Driving Permit.
Operate the vehicle in accordance with WM Safety and Life Critical 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 required training programs, briefings, and meetings.
Work with the Operations Manager to improve route efficiency and identify best practices.
Notify the Operations Manager of incidents, accidents, injuries, or property damage.
Notify the Operations Manager or Dispatch about service interruptions, including blocked streets or alleyways, containers that are too heavy to service, and potential safety hazards.
Communicate customer requests to Dispatch or the Operations Manager.
Empty receptacles completely and leave customer locations clean and free of debris.
Follow assigned routes and complete end-of-day documentation and checkout.
Perform scheduled duties and assist other drivers as directed to meet customer needs.
While obtaining the Commercial Driving Permit and completing driver training, perform on-route helper duties in accordance with WM safety rules, OSHA requirements, and applicable laws.
Manually or mechanically load and empty residential or commercial containers into the truck; containers may be curbside, dockside, carryout, or require pullout service.
Operate the hoisting device to lift and empty bins or containers into the truck hopper.
Assist the driver with backing maneuvers while on route.