CDL Driver - Swing

Waste Management, Inc. (WM)•Fairborn, OH

8h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a CDL Driver - Swing, responsible for safely operating a heavy-duty truck on assigned swing routes. The role involves driving in various environments including residential, commercial, and construction areas. Key responsibilities include adhering to Occupational and Safety Health Act (OSHA) and Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements, maintaining a clean and safe vehicle, and performing pre- and post-trip inspections. The driver is expected to report unsafe situations, participate in training, collaborate with Route Managers to enhance route efficiencies, and assist other company drivers as needed. Additional duties involve notifying management of incidents, communicating customer issues, ensuring complete container dumping, proper container placement, and thorough documentation of route activities. WM emphasizes providing a stable work environment, opportunities for growth through an annual education assistance benefit, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401K with match, discounted stock options, and dependent day care.

Requirements

2 years 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
Must be at least 18 years of age
Legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located
(CDL)-Class B Commercial Drivers License B (CDL) Upon Hire

Nice To Haves

High School or GED (accredited)

Responsibilities

Operates vehicle in accordance with Occupational and Safety Health Act (OSHA) and Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements as well as all local, state and federal requirements and Company expectations for the Fleet; maintains a clean and safe vehicle.
Performs pre- and post-trip inspections of assigned vehicle using utilizing standard DVIR (Driver Vehicle Inspection Report); notes all issues on DVIR form for corrective review/repair.
Immediately reports any unsafe situations or service calls to Route Manager or Dispatch before attempting service.
Participates and cooperates in all scheduled training, briefings, and meetings as required by Route Manager.
Works closely with Route Managers to improve route efficiencies and identify problem or unsafe accounts.
Performs all duties as scheduled by Route Manager or Dispatch, assisting other company drivers as directed.
Notifies Route Manager of any incidents, accidents, injures, or property damage.
Notifies Dispatch or Route Manager of issues as prescribed by Service Machine protocol, including blocked containers, potential missed pick-ups or problems that arise on the route.
Communicates customer requests or issues to Dispatch or Route Manager.
Completely dumps all containers and leaves the customer’s location clean and free of debris.
Completes and submits customer tickets when excess yardage must be removed.
Positions containers on the customer’s property in a manner that ensures lids are properly replaced, containers are set in an upright position, and containers do not block driveway entrances or traffic.
Follows route assignments throughout the day and completes all documentation when checking-in at the end of the route.