CDL Truck Driver Apprentice

Waste Management, Inc. (WM) • Chartiers Township, PA

3h • Onsite

About The Position

In tandem with a seasoned WM Driver and/or WM Driver Trainer, after receiving their Commercial Driving Permit, the Driver Apprentice will complete the required training to safely operate a commercial motor vehicle providing service to customers in their respective Line of Business (LOB). The Driver Apprentice will continue in this role until they complete all training requirements. This role involves operating a commercial refuse/recycling vehicle in accordance with WM Safety and Life Critical Rules, OSHA, and DOT requirements, performing pre- and post-trip inspections, and reporting any unsafe situations or service issues to the Route Manager or Dispatch. The apprentice will also attend all scheduled training programs and meetings, work with the Route Manager to improve route efficiencies, and communicate customer requests. While obtaining their Commercial Driving Permit, the apprentice will perform duties as an on-route Helper, which includes manually or mechanically loading and emptying residential and/or commercial containers, operating hoisting devices, and assisting the driver with backing maneuvers.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Legally eligible to work in the United States.
• 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.
• Driver's License Commercial or Non-commercial Driver's License Class C or D, Upon Hire.

Nice To Haves

• Driver's License Commercial or Non-commercial Class C or D w/ CDL Permit.

Responsibilities

• Operate vehicle in accordance with WM 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.
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections of assigned vehicle and document checks utilizing the standard DVIR (Driver Vehicle Inspection Report).
• Immediately report all unsafe situations or service related issues to Route Manager or Dispatch.
• Attend and participate in all scheduled training programs, briefings, and meetings as required by WM or directed by the Route Manager.
• Work closely with Route Manager to improve route efficiencies and identify best practices.
• Notify Route Manager of any incidents, accidents, injures, or property damage.
• Notify Route Manager or Dispatch of service interruptions including closed or impassable streets or alleyways, receptacles too heavy to service or potential safety hazards.
• Communicate customer requests to Dispatch or Route Manager.
• Completely dump all receptacles and leave the customer’s location clean and free of debris.
• Follow route assignments as directed and complete end of day documentation and check out process.
• Perform all duties as scheduled by Route Manager or Dispatch and assist other drivers as directed to meet customer needs.
• Manually or mechanically load and empty residential and/or commercial containers into truck.
• Operate hoisting device to lift and empty bins or containers into truck hopper.
• Assist driver with all backing maneuvers while on route.

Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability.
• Stock Purchase Plan.
• Company match on 401K.
• Paid Vacation.
• Holidays.
• Personal Days.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees