CDL Truck Driver Residential - Benefits Day 1

Waste Management, Inc. (WM)•Fort Worth, TX

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About The Position

Residential CDL Truck Drivers operate heavy-duty trucks with front-, side-, or rear-end load-lift attachments to collect household waste or recyclable materials. They safely maneuver vehicles through residential areas, including high-traffic and congested roadways, driveways, alleyways, and lots. When a truck reaches legal load capacity, drivers transport materials to a disposal, transfer, or recycling facility. The job may require maneuvering wheeled containers to pickup areas and completing skilled backing maneuvers. Drivers follow assigned routes and applicable safety, OSHA, DOT, and legal requirements; inspect their vehicles before and after trips; report incidents, hazards, interruptions, and customer requests; and complete route and end-of-day documentation. They work with Operations Management and Dispatch to improve route efficiency and meet customer needs. This is a safety-sensitive role that requires strict compliance with safety protocols and may involve drug and alcohol testing. Drivers are described as working hard and driving safely, with home nights and weekends.

Requirements

At least 1 year operating a vehicle requiring a CDL, or 1 year of equivalent military driving experience within the last 7 years.
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 sufficiently to interact with the public, understand traffic signs, respond to official questions, and complete records or reports.
Successfully complete pre-employment screening, including a drug screen and physical.
Hold a Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A with an air-brake endorsement or CDL Class B with an air-brake endorsement.
Strictly comply with safety rules and protocols; the role is safety sensitive and may require drug and alcohol testing, including pre-employment, post-incident, reasonable-suspicion, and random testing.
Meet the listed physical demands, including standing, walking, lifting, pushing, pulling, crouching, reaching, handling, sitting, talking, and hearing.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED (accredited).

Responsibilities

Operate the assigned vehicle in accordance with WM Safety and Life Critical Rules, OSHA and DOT requirements, and applicable local, state, and federal laws.
Perform and document pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections using the standard Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR).
Immediately report unsafe situations and service-related issues to the Operations Manager or Dispatch.
Attend and participate in required training programs, briefings, and meetings.
Work with the Operations Manager to improve route efficiencies and identify best practices.
Notify the Operations Manager of incidents, accidents, injuries, or property damage.
Report service interruptions and potential safety hazards, including closed or impassable streets or alleyways and receptacles too heavy to service.
Communicate customer requests to the Operations Manager or Dispatch.
Completely empty receptacles and leave customer locations clean and free of debris.
Follow assigned routes and complete end-of-day documentation and checkout.
Perform scheduled duties and assist other drivers as directed to meet customer needs.
Collect residential household waste or recyclable material and safely maneuver the vehicle in residential environments.
Transport material to a disposal, transfer, or recycling facility when the truck reaches legal load capacity.