CDL Truck Driver-All Lines of Business Swing Driver

Waste Management, Inc. (WM)•Port Charlotte, FL

About The Position

Safely operates a heavy-duty commercial truck on assigned swing routes, driving in residential, commercial, and construction environments. The driver follows route assignments and applicable safety, occupational health, transportation, and company requirements; maintains and inspects the assigned vehicle; communicates service issues and customer requests; and completes route and customer documentation. The position is designated safety sensitive and requires strict compliance with safety rules and protocols, including applicable drug and alcohol testing. Shifts vary depending on the line of business. WM describes its drivers as working hard and driving safely, with drivers generally home at night and on weekends.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience operating a vehicle requiring a CDL, or equivalent military driving experience, within the last 7 years.
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.
At least 18 years of age and legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located.
Successfully complete pre-employment screening, including a drug screen and physical.
Class B commercial driver's license (CDL).
Strictly comply with safety rules and protocols; the safety-sensitive role may require drug and alcohol testing, including pre-employment, post-incident, reasonable-suspicion, and random testing.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or G.E.D. (accredited).
Have, or be willing to obtain, a REAL ID or TSA-approved alternative if needed for business air travel or access to federal property.

Responsibilities

Operate the vehicle in accordance with OSHA and DOT requirements, applicable local, state, and federal requirements, and company fleet expectations; maintain a clean and safe vehicle.
Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections using the standard Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR) and record issues for corrective review or repair.
Immediately report unsafe situations or service calls to the Route Manager or Dispatch before attempting service.
Participate and cooperate in scheduled training, briefings, and meetings as required by the Route Manager.
Work with Route Managers to improve route efficiency and identify problem or unsafe accounts.
Perform duties as scheduled by the Route Manager or Dispatch and assist other company drivers as directed.
Notify the Route Manager about incidents, accidents, injuries, or property damage.
Notify Dispatch or the Route Manager of issues under Service Machine protocol, including blocked containers, potential missed pickups, or other route problems.
Communicate customer requests and issues to Dispatch or the Route Manager.
Empty all containers and leave customer locations clean and free of debris.
Complete and submit customer tickets when excess yardage must be removed.
Place containers on customer property with lids properly replaced, containers upright, and driveways and traffic unobstructed.
Follow route assignments throughout the day and complete documentation when checking in at the end of the route.