CDL Truck Driver-Residential Relief Driver

Waste Management, Inc. (WM)•Palmdale, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Drivers operate heavy-duty trucks equipped with front-, side-, or rear-end load lift attachments, depending on the line of business and vehicle. They transport material to disposal, transfer, or recycling facilities when trucks reach legal load capacity. Residential Drivers collect household waste or recyclable material and safely maneuver vehicles in residential environments, including congested roads, driveways, alleyways, and lots. The position requires safe vehicle operation, skilled backing maneuvers, route completion, and service to customers. Drivers may need to maneuver wheeled containers to pickup areas; containers can weigh more than 1,000 pounds. The role is designated safety sensitive. Drivers must comply with company safety rules and protocols and may be subject to pre-employment, post-incident, reasonable-suspicion, and random drug and alcohol testing. The position is on-site, pays an expected base wage of $34.50 per hour, and is scheduled Monday through Friday with a 5 a.m. start time and some weekends. Drivers are generally home at night and on weekends.

Requirements

At least one year operating a vehicle requiring a CDL, or one year of equivalent military driving within the last seven years.
At least 18 years old 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.
Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A with an air-brake endorsement, or CDL Class B with an air-brake endorsement.
Comply strictly with safety rules and protocols; the role may involve drug and alcohol testing under government regulations and company policies.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED (accredited).

Responsibilities

Operate assigned vehicles in accordance with WM Safety and Life Critical Rules, OSHA and DOT requirements, and applicable local, state, and federal laws.
Complete pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and document them using the standard Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR).
Immediately report unsafe situations and service-related issues to the Operations Manager or Dispatch.
Attend required training programs, briefings, and meetings.
Work with the Operations Manager to improve route efficiency and identify best practices.
Report incidents, accidents, injuries, and property damage to the Operations Manager.
Notify the Operations Manager or Dispatch about service interruptions, including closed or impassable streets or alleyways, receptacles too heavy to service, and potential safety hazards.
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 duties as scheduled by the Operations Manager or Dispatch 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 disposal, transfer, or recycling facilities when the vehicle reaches legal load capacity.