CDL Truck Driver - Commercial Container Delivery

Waste Management, Inc. (WM)•KINGSPORT, TN

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Safely operates a heavy-duty truck to perform assigned duties on designated routes. This position offers opportunity for advancement and includes a yearly boot allowance. At WM, we know that the value of a WM job is more than a paycheck. It's a way to create opportunities for you and your family. We are constantly working to make WM a great place to work and grow a career. Our mission is to leave the world a better place than we found it by helping its inhabitants find purpose in becoming its caretakers. We foster an environment where all teammates feel welcomed, valued and seen. We are committed to your growth through our Tomorrow Education Assistance Program, paid on-the-job training, and established career progression. WM is a stable company where team members perform essential and meaningful work. We are a family of over 60,000 people from many places and many backgrounds, and our amazing differences make us stronger.

Requirements

1 year operating a vehicle requiring a CDL or 1 year equivalent military driving within the last 7 years
Must be at least 18 years of age and legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located
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.
Successfully complete pre-employment screening, including drug screen and physical
(CDL)-Class B

Nice To Haves

Industry Experience is Preferred
High School Diploma or G.E.D (accredited)

Responsibilities

Operates vehicle in accordance with Occupational and Safety Health Act (OSHA) and Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements as well as all local, state and federal requirements and Company expectations for the Fleet; maintains a clean and safe vehicle.
Performs pre- and post-trip inspections of assigned vehicle using standard DVIR (Driver Vehicle Inspection Report); notes all issues on DVIR form for corrective review/repair.
Immediately reports any unsafe situations or service calls to Route Manager or Dispatch before attempting service.
Participates and cooperates in all scheduled training, briefings, and meetings as required by Route Manager.
Works closely with Route Managers to improve route efficiencies and identify problem or unsafe accounts.
Performs all duties as scheduled by Route Manager or Dispatch, assisting other company drivers as directed.
Notifies Route Manager of any incidents, accidents, injuries, or property damage.
Notifies Dispatch or Route Manager of issues as prescribed by Service Machine protocol, including blocked containers, potential missed pick-ups or problems that arise on the route.
Communicates customer requests or issues to Dispatch or Route Manager.
Completely dumps all containers and leaves the customer’s location clean and free of debris.
Completes and submits customer tickets when excess yardage must be removed.
Positions containers on the customer’s property in a manner that ensures lids are properly replaced, containers are set in an upright position, and containers do not block driveway entrances or traffic.
Follows route assignments throughout the day and completes all documentation when checking-in at the end of the route.