CDL Truck Driver-Apprentice

Waste Management, Inc. (WM) • Greencastle, PA

8h • Onsite

About The Position

The Driver Apprentice, in collaboration with a seasoned WM Driver and/or WM Driver Trainer, will undergo the necessary training to safely operate a commercial motor vehicle for customer service in their specific Line of Business (LOB) after obtaining their Commercial Driving Permit. This role continues until all training requirements are fulfilled. The position also involves performing duties as an on-route Helper while the apprentice is in the process of obtaining their Commercial Driving Permit and completing the training to become a WM Driver. This includes working in accordance with WM Safety and Life Critical Rules, OSHA requirements, reporting unsafe situations or service-related issues, attending scheduled training programs, and assisting with manual or mechanical loading and emptying of residential and/or commercial containers.

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

• Partners with a WM Driver and/or WM Driver Trainer to train on the proper way to operate a commercial refuse / recycling vehicle after obtaining their Commercial Driving Permit
• Operates 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
• 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 Route 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 Route Manager to improve route efficiencies and identify best practices
• Notifies Route Manager of any incidents, accidents, injures, or property damage
• Notifies Route 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 Dispatch or Route Manager
• 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 Route Manager or Dispatch and assisting other drivers as directed to meet customer needs
• Works in accordance with WM Safety and Life Critical Rules, OSHA (Occupational and Safety Health Act) requirements as well as all local, state and federal laws (as an on-route Helper)
• Manually or mechanically load and empty residential and/or commercial containers into truck (as an on-route Helper)
• Operates hoisting device to lift and empty bins or containers into truck hopper (as an on-route Helper)
• Assists driver with all backing maneuvers while on route (as an on-route Helper)

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