CDL Truck Driver - Residential

Waste Management, Inc. (WM)•Flint, MI

9h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for an experienced CDL Truck Driver, with industry experience preferred, offering opportunities for advancement. The role involves safely operating a heavy-duty truck to perform assigned duties on transfer routes. WM, formerly Waste Management, is North America's leading provider of comprehensive environmental solutions, providing collection, recycling, and disposal services to millions of residential, commercial, industrial, medical, and municipal customers across the U.S. and Canada. The company emphasizes stability, growth opportunities (including annual education assistance), and investing in its employees through competitive benefits such as medical, dental, vision, 401K with match, discounted stock options, and dependent day care. WM drivers are professional, well-trained, and skilled, rewarded with competitive pay, great benefits, and work-life balance, being home at night and on the weekends. They are an integral part of the communities they serve, ensuring cleanliness and safety, and are expected to operate vehicles and equipment in a safe and reliable manner.

Requirements

1 year operating a vehicle requiring a CDL or 1 year equivalent military driving within the last 7 years
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
Must be at least 18 years of age
Legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located
(CDL)-Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A, with an air-brake endorsement Upon Hire or (CDL)-Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class B, with an air-brake endorsement. Upon Hire

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or GED (accredited)

Responsibilities

Operates vehicle in accordance with Waste Management Safety and Life Critical Rules, OSHA (Occupational and Safety Health Act) and DOT (Department of Transportation) requirements as well as all local, state and federal laws.
Performs pre and post-trip inspections of assigned vehicle and documents checks utilizing the standard DVIR (Driver Vehicle Inspection Report).
Immediately reports all unsafe situations or service-related issues to Operations Manager or Dispatch.
Attends and participates in all scheduled training programs, briefings, and meetings as required by WM or directed by the Route Manager.
Works closely with Operations Manager to improve route efficiencies and identify best practices.
Notifies Operations Manager of any incidents, accidents, injuries, or property damage.
Notifies Operations Manager or Dispatch of service interruptions including closed or impassable streets or alleyways, receptacles too heavy to service or potential safety hazards.
Communicates customer requests to Operations Manager or Dispatch.
Completely dumps all receptacles and leaves the customer’s location clean and free of debris.
Follows route assignments as directed and completes end-of-day documentation and check-out process.
Performs all duties as scheduled by Operations Manager or Dispatch and assists other drivers as directed to meet customer needs.