CDL Truck Driver - Home Daily

WM•Chicago, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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 Stable: Our WM team is home every day, and our team members perform essential and meaningful work. We Are Committed to Growth: Annual Education Assistance Benefit available for team members. WM (formerly Waste Management) is seeking dedicated drivers to join our team. Drivers operate heavy-duty trucks and are responsible for transporting materials to disposal, transfer, or recycle facilities. They provide pick-up service for containers filled with waste or recyclable material, which may weigh over 1,000 pounds and require maneuvering. Drivers navigate high-traffic and congested roadways, driveways, alleyways, and lots, requiring highly skilled backing maneuvers. This includes Residential Drivers who collect household waste and Roll-off Drivers who prepare, load, and transport large mobile containers from customer locations, potentially operating in tight overhead environments.

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.
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.
Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A with an air-brake endorsement or Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class B with an air-brake endorsement.

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or GED (accredited)

Responsibilities

Operates vehicle in accordance with Waste Management Safety and Life Critical Rules, OSHA, and DOT 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.
Immediately reports all unsafe situations or service-related issues to the Operations Manager or Dispatch.
Attends and participates in all scheduled training programs, briefings, and meetings as required.
Works closely with the Operations Manager to improve route efficiencies and identify best practices.
Notifies the Operations Manager of any incidents, accidents, injuries, or property damage.
Notifies the 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 the 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 and assists other drivers as directed to meet customer needs.