CDL Truck Driver- Residential Drivers

Waste Management, Inc. (WM)•Naples, FL

About The Position

Residential Drivers collect residential household waste or recyclable material and safely maneuver heavy-duty trucks in residential environments, including high-traffic and congested roadways, driveways, alleyways, and lots. Depending on the line of business and vehicle, drivers operate trucks with front-, side-, or rear-end load-lift attachments and transport material to disposal, transfer, or recycling facilities when the truck reaches legal load capacity. Drivers follow assigned routes, provide reliable pickup service, and leave customer locations clean and free of debris. The role is safety-sensitive and requires strict compliance with company safety protocols and applicable laws and regulations. Successful candidates may be subject to pre-employment, post-incident, reasonable-suspicion, and random drug and alcohol testing. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, with some Saturdays. The posting states a pay rate of $23.25, based on experience. Drivers are described as being home at night and on weekends. WM describes paid on-the-job training, career progression, and education assistance as opportunities for employee growth.

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.
Be at least 18 years of age and legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located.
Be 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 a CDL Class B with an air-brake endorsement.
Strictly comply with applicable safety rules and protocols; the role is designated safety-sensitive.
Meet the position's physical demands, which include standing, walking, lifting, pushing, pulling, crouching, reaching, handling, sitting, talking, and hearing.

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 efficiency and identify best practices.
Report incidents, accidents, injuries, and property damage to the Operations Manager.
Notify the Operations Manager or Dispatch of 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 procedures.
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 a disposal, transfer, or recycling facility when the vehicle reaches legal load capacity.