CDL Truck Driver - Commercial Container - Benefits day ONE!

Waste Management, Inc. (WM) • Columbia, SC

2h

About The Position

Safely operates a heavy-duty truck to perform assigned duties on designated routes. The driver follows applicable OSHA, DOT, local, state, federal, and company requirements; performs vehicle inspections; communicates safety, service, and customer issues; completes route duties and documentation; and helps keep customer locations clean and safe. The role is safety-sensitive and requires compliance with safety rules and protocols, including applicable drug and alcohol testing. WM describes its drivers as professional, well-trained, and skilled, and states that drivers are home at night and on weekends.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience operating a vehicle requiring a CDL, or 1 year of equivalent military driving within the last 7 years.
• Must be at least 18 years of age and legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located.
• Ability 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.
• Successfully complete pre-employment screening, including a drug screen and physical.
• Class B CDL.
• Must strictly comply with safety rules and protocols; the role may require drug and alcohol testing in accordance with government regulations and company policies.

Nice To Haves

• Accredited high school diploma or G.E.D.

Responsibilities

• Operate the vehicle in accordance with OSHA, DOT, local, state, and federal requirements and company expectations, and maintain a clean and safe vehicle.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections using the standard Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR), and note issues for corrective review or repair.
• 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 problematic or unsafe accounts.
• Perform duties as scheduled by the Route Manager or Dispatch and assist other company drivers as directed.
• Notify the Route Manager of incidents, accidents, injuries, or property damage.
• Notify Dispatch or the Route Manager of service issues, including blocked containers, potential missed pickups, and other route problems.
• Communicate customer requests or issues to Dispatch or the Route Manager.
• Completely empty containers and leave customer locations clean and free of debris.
• Complete and submit customer tickets when excess yardage must be removed.
• Position containers so lids are replaced, containers are upright, and driveways and traffic are not blocked.
• Follow route assignments throughout the day and complete all documentation when checking in at the end of the route.
• Operate vehicles and/or equipment in a safe and reliable manner.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Stock purchase plan
• Company matching on a 401(k)
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Personal days
• Paid on-the-job training
• Your Tomorrow Education Assistance Program
• Career progression opportunities
• Discounted stock options
• Dependent day care

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed