CDL Residential Driver

Waste Management, Inc. (WM)•Kennewick, WA

6h•Onsite

About The Position

Drivers operate heavy-duty trucks equipped with front, side, or rear-end load lift attachments, depending on the line of business and truck type. They are responsible for transporting waste or recyclable material to disposal, transfer, or recycle facilities once trucks reach legal load capacity. Commercial Drivers provide pick-up service for containers filled with waste or recyclable material, which may weigh over 1,000 pounds and require maneuvering to a pick-up stage area. All drivers must navigate high-traffic and congested roadways, driveways, alleyways, and lots, with highly skilled backing maneuvers being essential. Residential Drivers specifically collect residential household waste or recyclable material and must safely maneuver vehicles in residential environments. Roll-off Drivers prepare, load, and transport large mobile open-top and compactor containers from customer locations, navigating similar environments and potentially tight overhead spaces on industrial 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
(CDL)-Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A, with an air-brake endorsement Upon Hire or (CDL)-Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class B, with an air-brake endorsement. Upon Hire

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or GED (accredited)

Responsibilities

Operates vehicle in accordance with Waste Management Safety and Life Critical Rules, OSHA (Occupational and Safety Health Act) and DOT (Department of Transportation) requirements as well as all local, state and federal laws.
Performs pre and post-trip inspections of assigned vehicle and documents checks utilizing the standard DVIR (Driver Vehicle Inspection Report).
Immediately reports all unsafe situations or service-related issues to Operations Manager or Dispatch.
Attends and participates in all scheduled training programs, briefings, and meetings as required by WM or directed by the Route Manager.
Works closely with Operations Manager to improve route efficiencies and identify best practices.
Notifies Operations Manager of any incidents, accidents, injuries, or property damage.
Notifies Operations Manager or Dispatch of service interruptions including closed or impassable streets or alleyways, receptacles too heavy to service or potential safety hazards.
Communicates customer requests to Operations Manager or Dispatch.
Completely dumps all receptacles and leaves the customer’s location clean and free of debris.
Follows route assignments as directed and completes end-of-day documentation and check-out process.
Performs all duties as scheduled by Operations Manager or Dispatch and assists other drivers as directed to meet customer needs.

Benefits

Annual Education Assistance Benefit
Medical
Dental
Vision
401K with match
Discounted stock options
Dependent day care
Life Insurance
Short Term Disability
Stock Purchase Plan
Paid Vacation
Holidays
Personal Days
Paid time off (at least 120 hours per year for non-union full-time, at least 90 hours per year for non-union part-time, union agreed hours for union employees)
7 paid holidays throughout the calendar year
Discretionary paid time off (for exempt positions)
Up to 80 hours of paid sick time per year (for exempt positions)
Leave pay policy that provides for up to 4 weeks of paid leave in a rolling 12-month period for qualifying leave (for exempt positions)