CDL Truck Driver Residential

Waste Management, Inc. (WM)•West Haven, UT

17h•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 performing essential and meaningful work and being home every day. The company is committed to growth, offering 100% tuition paid for benefits eligible employees and established career progression. Drivers operate heavy-duty trucks with front, side, or rear-end load lift attachments, transporting material to disposal, transfer, or recycle facilities. Commercial Drivers are responsible for picking up containers filled with waste or recyclable material, which may weigh over 1,000 pounds and require maneuvering. Residential Drivers specifically collect residential household waste or recyclable material. Roll-off Drivers prepare, load, and transport large mobile open-top and compactor containers from customer locations. All drivers navigate high-traffic and congested roadways, driveways, alleyways, and lots, with highly skilled backing maneuvers being essential. WM drivers are professional, well-trained, and skilled, rewarded with competitive pay, great benefits, and opportunities for growth, while being home at night and on the weekends. They are an integral part of the communities they serve, ensuring cleanliness and safety. Driver/Operators are expected to operate vehicles and/or equipment in a safe and reliable manner.

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.