CDL Truck Driver, Home Daily, Benefits Day 1, PTO, 401K

Waste Management, Inc. (WM)•Walford, IA

About The Position

CDL Truck Drivers operate heavy-duty trucks equipped with front-, side-, or rear-end load-lift attachments, transporting waste or recyclable materials to disposal, transfer, or recycling facilities when the trucks reach legal load capacity. Depending on the line of business, drivers provide commercial container pickup, residential household waste or recycling collection, or prepare, load, and transport roll-off containers from customer locations. The work involves navigating congested streets, driveways, alleyways, and lots; some routes may have tight overhead clearances. Drivers may also need to maneuver wheeled containers that weigh more than 1,000 pounds and perform skilled backing maneuvers. Drivers operate safely and in compliance with WM, OSHA, DOT, and applicable laws; inspect and document vehicle condition; report incidents, service issues, and hazards; communicate customer requests; follow assigned routes; and complete end-of-day documentation. The role is safety-sensitive and may require drug and alcohol testing under company policies and government regulations. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, with occasional Saturdays, and shifts start at 5:30 AM. The listed pay rate is $26.00 per hour, DOE. WM describes drivers as home at night and on weekends.

Requirements

At least 1 year operating a vehicle requiring a CDL, or 1 year of equivalent military driving within the last 7 years.
At least 18 years of age and legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located.
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.
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.
Strictly comply with safety rules and protocols; the safety-sensitive role may include pre-employment, post-incident, reasonable-suspicion, and random drug and alcohol testing.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED (accredited).

Responsibilities

Operate the assigned vehicle in accordance with WM Safety and Life Critical Rules, OSHA and DOT requirements, and applicable local, state, and federal laws.
Perform 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 and participate in scheduled training programs, briefings, and meetings as required by WM or the Route Manager.
Work with the Operations Manager to improve route efficiencies and identify best practices.
Notify the Operations Manager of incidents, accidents, injuries, or property damage.
Notify the Operations Manager or Dispatch about service interruptions, including closed or impassable roads, receptacles that are 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 scheduled duties and assist other drivers as directed to meet customer needs.
Collect and transport waste or recyclable materials and, as applicable, prepare, load, and transport roll-off containers to disposal, transfer, or recycling facilities.