CDL Driver Commercial PTO, Benefits Day 1, Home Daily

Waste Management, Inc. (WM)•Fredericksburg, VA

4h•Onsite

About The Position

WM Commercial Drivers operate heavy-duty trucks equipped with front-, side-, or rear-end load-lift attachments, providing pickup service for containers holding waste or recyclable materials. Drivers transport materials to disposal, transfer, or recycling facilities when trucks reach legal load capacity. Containers may weigh more than 1,000 pounds and may need to be maneuvered to a pickup stage area. The work involves navigating high-traffic and congested roadways, driveways, alleyways, and lots, and requires skilled backing maneuvers. The position is safety-sensitive and requires strict compliance with safety rules and protocols, including possible drug and alcohol testing throughout employment. Drivers operate vehicles in compliance with WM safety rules, OSHA and DOT requirements, and applicable laws. They inspect and document vehicle condition before and after trips, report safety and service issues, attend required training and meetings, coordinate with operations management and dispatch, complete assigned routes and end-of-day documentation, and help ensure customer locations are left clean and free of debris. The listed schedule is Monday through Friday, with a start time between 2:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. The position is on-site, with an expected base pay of $30.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED (accredited).

Responsibilities

Operate heavy-duty vehicles safely and in accordance with WM safety rules, OSHA and DOT requirements, and applicable local, state, and federal laws.
Pick up containers filled with waste or recyclable material and transport materials to disposal, transfer, or recycling facilities when the truck reaches legal load capacity.
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 about incidents, accidents, injuries, and property damage.
Report service interruptions, impassable streets or alleyways, receptacles that are too heavy to service, and potential safety hazards to the Operations Manager or Dispatch.
Communicate customer requests to the Operations Manager or Dispatch.
Completely empty receptacles 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.