CDL Truck Driver Portables

WM•Phoenix, AZ

2d•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. WM offers stability, with team members home every day and performing essential and meaningful work. The company is committed to growth, providing an Annual Education Assistance Benefit, and invests in employees with Medical, Dental & Vision, 401K with match, discounted stock options, dependent day care, and more. Drivers operate heavy-duty trucks with front, side, or rear-end load lift attachments, depending on the line of business and truck type. They transport material to a disposal, transfer, or recycle facility when trucks reach legal load capacity. Commercial Drivers are responsible for providing pick-up service for containers filled with waste or recyclable material. These containers may weigh in excess of 1,000 pounds and at times require drivers to maneuver wheeled containers to a pick-up stage area. Commercial Drivers navigate high-traffic and congested roadways, driveways, alleyways, and lots, requiring highly skilled backing maneuvers. Residential Drivers collect residential household waste or recyclable material and must safely maneuver vehicles in residential environments, navigating similar high-traffic areas. Roll-off Drivers prepare, load, and transport large mobile open-top and compactor containers from customer locations. They navigate driveways, alleyways, lots, and high-traffic roadways and may operate in tight overhead environments while on industrial routes, also requiring highly skilled backing maneuvers.

Requirements

1 year operating a vehicle requiring a CDL or 1 year equivalent military driving within the last 7 years
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
Must be at least 18 years of age
Legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located
(CDL)-Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A, with an air-brake endorsement Upon Hire or (CDL)-Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class B, with an air-brake endorsement. Upon Hire

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or GED (accredited)

Responsibilities

Operates vehicle in accordance with Waste Management 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 Operations 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 Operations Manager to improve route efficiencies and identify best practices.
Notifies Operations Manager of any incidents, accidents, injuries, or property damage.
Notifies 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 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 by Operations Manager or Dispatch and assists other drivers as directed to meet customer needs.