CDL Roll Off Driver (In-Plant)

Waste Management, Inc. (WM)•Baton Rouge, LA

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Operates hazardous waste transportation vehicle (e.g., Flatbed or Van Trailers, End Dump, 10-Wheeler and Roll-Off) with skill and proficiency conforming to all rules and regulations required for a Hazardous Material DOT-Licensed commercial hauler. Safely operates a heavy-duty truck to perform assigned duties on commercial routes. This role operates in both inside gas plant conditions as well as in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity. The driver is responsible for performing daily safety checks, routine cleaning of equipment, pre-trip and post-trip inspections, and minor maintenance. They must report all maintenance problems, accidents, illnesses, injuries, unsafe conditions, hazards, and traffic violations to their supervisor immediately. The driver operates hydraulic loading mechanisms, loads/unloads and transports materials safely, and ensures loads are secure. They must adhere to DOT Hours of Service rules, communicate professionally with customers, and maintain accurate records. The position requires responding to emergencies within the scope of training and cooperating with colleagues as a team member. In-depth knowledge of DOT rules and regulations, skills in operating various equipment, and effective time management are essential. The driver may occasionally work alone.

Requirements

Commercial Drivers License B (CDL).
40-Hour HAZWOPER or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of starting.
TWIC Card or the ability to obtain one prior to starting.
Pre-assignment and/or pre-hire customer-specific drug and/or alcohol testing may be required by certain customer-contract requirements. Such testing may include urinalysis, oral swab, drug hair follicle testing and/or alcohol testing
The CDL is a requirement, therefore, an applicant must be 18 years of age.
Successfully complete pre-employment DOT drug screen, physical, and background check, which will include previous employment check, and motor vehicle record review.
Acceptable driving record required.

Nice To Haves

Class A Commercial Drivers License preferred
Hazardous Materials Endorsement (HME) preferred
Prior roll-off driving experience preferred
Prior experience working in a refinery/chemical plant preferred

Responsibilities

Operates truck safely in heavy traffic and other congested areas.
Maintains a safe distance between other vehicles and always checks clearance before moving truck.
Completes daily safety checks and routine cleaning of equipment (i.e., windows, mirrors, etc.).
Performs pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
Performs minor maintenance including, but not limited to, checking and adding fluids, checking tires and safety mechanisms, and performs other maintenance as it relates to vehicle inspection or safe operation.
Reports all maintenance problems to supervisor and/or other company official.
Reports all accidents, illnesses, and injuries regardless of how minor they may appear to supervisor or dispatcher immediately.
Reports all unsafe conditions or hazards, such as low wires, heavy traffic, narrow pathways to supervisor immediately.
Reports all traffic violations to supervisor immediately.
Operates hydraulic loading mechanisms on truck.
Loads, unloads and transports Non-Hazardous / Hazardous material in a safe and efficient manner.
Packages, labels and manifests RCRA materials as required at sites that do not have individual(s) responsible for this duty.
Ensures that load is secure prior to transport.
Takes the shortest and most direct legal truck route to and from assigned work area.
Does not make any unauthorized stops.
Wears personal protective equipment (i.e., seat belts, gloves, work boots, safety glasses, etc.).
Must possess the ability to wear a respirator where certain hazardous conditions are present.
Communicates and interacts with customers in a professional and courteous manner.
Reviews, signs and maintains appropriate copies of all tickets, trip sheets, shipment records and driver or vehicle maintenance logs.
Attentive to DOT Hours of Service rules.
Responds to emergencies that are within the scope of training.
Cooperates with supervisor, co-workers, and works as a team member.
Reference site-specific procedures and more detailed site-specific job description.
Occasionally works alone when operating truck.
Performing other duties as assigned.