CDL Truck Driver-Residential Rearload - Port Charlotte, FL

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network•Port Charlotte, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The CDL Truck Driver operates a heavy-duty residential rear-load truck to collect household waste or recyclable material. Drivers safely maneuver vehicles in residential areas, including congested roadways, driveways, alleyways, and lots, and transport collected material to a disposal, transfer, or recycling facility when the truck reaches legal load capacity. The position requires skilled vehicle maneuvering and compliance with applicable safety and transportation requirements. The role is based in Port Charlotte, Florida, and is on-site. Pay is $20 per hour, based on experience. The scheduled start times are 4:30 a.m. Monday and Tuesday, 4:45 a.m. Wednesday, and 5:00 a.m. Thursday and Friday. This is a safety-sensitive role. The successful candidate must comply with safety rules and protocols and may be subject to drug and alcohol testing during employment, including post-incident, reasonable-suspicion, and random testing. WM describes its workplace as people-focused and offers training and career progression, education assistance, and employee benefits.

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience 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.
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.
Comply with safety rules and protocols and applicable drug and alcohol testing requirements.

Nice To Haves

Accredited high school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

Operate the assigned vehicle in accordance with WM Safety and Life Critical Rules, OSHA and DOT requirements, and local, state, and federal laws.
Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and document them using the 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 route assignments and complete end-of-day documentation and checkout.
Perform duties as scheduled and assist other drivers as directed to meet customer needs.
Transport collected material to a disposal, transfer, or recycling facility when the truck reaches legal load capacity.