CDL Driver, Swing Commercial-PTO, Benefits Day 1, Home Daily

Waste Management, Inc. (WM)•Gaithersburg, MD

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Safely operates a heavy-duty commercial truck on assigned swing routes in residential, commercial, and construction environments. The driver follows route assignments, completes required documentation, maintains a clean and safe vehicle, and provides reliable service while complying with company expectations and applicable safety regulations. This is a safety-sensitive role that requires strict compliance with safety rules and protocols, including possible drug and alcohol testing during employment. The position is on-site, pays an expected base rate of $30, and includes benefits for eligible employees. Drivers are described as working hard, driving safely, and being home at night and on weekends.

Requirements

Two years of experience operating a vehicle requiring a CDL, or equivalent military driving experience within the last seven years.
Ability 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.
At least 18 years of age.
Legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located.
Successfully complete pre-employment screening, including a drug screen and physical.
Class B CDL.
Strict compliance with safety rules and protocols; the role may require pre-employment, post-incident, reasonable-suspicion, and random drug and alcohol testing in accordance with government regulations and company policies.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or G.E.D. (accredited).

Responsibilities

Operate the vehicle in compliance with OSHA, DOT, local, state, and federal requirements and company fleet expectations; maintain a clean and safe vehicle.
Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections using the standard Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR), documenting issues for corrective review or repair.
Immediately report unsafe situations or service calls to the Route Manager or Dispatch before attempting service.
Participate and cooperate in scheduled training, briefings, and meetings as required by the Route Manager.
Work with Route Managers to improve route efficiency and identify problem or unsafe accounts.
Perform duties as scheduled by the Route Manager or Dispatch and assist other company drivers as directed.
Notify the Route Manager about incidents, accidents, injuries, or property damage.
Notify Dispatch or the Route Manager of route issues, including blocked containers, potential missed pickups, and other problems, according to Service Machine protocol.
Communicate customer requests or issues to Dispatch or the Route Manager.
Completely empty containers and leave customer locations clean and free of debris.
Complete and submit customer tickets when excess yardage must be removed.
Position containers on customer property with lids replaced, containers upright, and driveways and traffic unblocked.
Follow route assignments throughout the day and complete all documentation when checking in at the end of the route.
Operate vehicles and/or equipment in a safe and reliable manner.