CDL Driver Tractor Trailer Other Collection

Waste Management, Inc. (WM)•Houston, TX

12h•Onsite

About The Position

WM offers more than a paycheck, providing opportunities for employees and their families. The company is stable, with team members performing essential work and being home daily. WM is committed to growth, offering 100% tuition reimbursement for eligible employees and clear career progression. WM (formerly Waste Management) is North America's leading provider of comprehensive environmental solutions, based in Houston, Texas. It offers collection, recycling, and disposal services to millions of customers across the U.S. and Canada. WM is known for its innovative infrastructure in recycling, organics, and renewable energy, operating the largest disposal network, collection fleet, and being the largest recycler of post-consumer materials. The company is also a leader in beneficial use of landfill gas and operates the largest heavy-duty natural gas truck fleet. This position involves safely operating a tractor-trailer or a straight truck with a pup trailer (or other Class A CDL vehicle) on designated routes.

Requirements

1 year operating a vehicle requiring a CDL or 1 year equivalent military driving 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
Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A Upon Hire
Ability to perform physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodations Upon Hire
Successfully complete DOT pre-employment screening, including drug screen and physical Upon Hire

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma 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 standard eDVIR (electronic Driver Vehicle Inspection Report); notes all issues on eDVIR form for corrective review/repair.
Immediately reports any unsafe situations or unscheduled service calls to Operations Manager and Dispatch before attempting service.
Participates and cooperates in all scheduled training, briefings, and meetings as required by Operations Manager.
Works closely with Operations Managers and Dispatch to improve route efficiencies and identify problem or unsafe accounts.
Performs all duties as scheduled by Operations Manager and Dispatch, assisting other company drivers as directed.
Notifies Operations Manager of any incidents, accidents, injures, or property damage.
Notifies Operations Manager and Dispatch of issues as prescribed by Service Machine protocol, including blocked containers, services that cannot be completed, or problems that arise on the route.
Communicates customer requests, issues, or service changes to Operations Manager and Dispatch.
Completely dumps all containers and leaves the customer’s location clean and free of debris.
Positions containers on the customer’s property in a manner that ensures 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.