CDL Truck Driver Commercial

Waste Management, Inc. (WM)•Compton, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The CDL Truck Driver operates heavy-duty trucks equipped with front-, side-, or rear-end load-lift attachments, depending on the line of business and vehicle. Commercial Drivers provide pickup service for containers of waste or recyclable material, which may weigh more than 1,000 pounds and may require moving wheeled containers to a pickup staging area. Drivers transport material to disposal, transfer, or recycling facilities when trucks reach legal load capacity. The work involves navigating high-traffic and congested roadways, driveways, alleyways, and lots; skilled backing maneuvers are essential. Drivers operate assigned vehicles safely and in accordance with company, OSHA, DOT, and applicable local, state, and federal requirements. They inspect vehicles before and after trips, report safety or service issues, follow route assignments, complete end-of-day documentation, and coordinate with Operations Managers or Dispatch to meet customer needs. The position is safety sensitive and requires compliance with safety rules and protocols, including applicable drug and alcohol testing. The listed schedule is Monday through Friday, with a 5 a.m. start time and some weekends. The position is on-site and offers an expected base pay of $38.75 per hour. WM describes its drivers as home at night and on weekends.

Requirements

At least one year operating a vehicle requiring a CDL, or one year of equivalent military driving within the last seven 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 Class B with an air-brake endorsement.
Comply with safety rules and protocols; the safety-sensitive role may involve pre-employment, post-incident, reasonable-suspicion, and random drug and alcohol testing.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED (accredited).

Responsibilities

Operate a heavy-duty 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 Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR).
Report unsafe situations and service-related issues to the Operations Manager or Dispatch immediately.
Attend scheduled training programs, briefings, and meetings as required.
Work with the Operations Manager to improve route efficiencies and identify best practices.
Report incidents, accidents, injuries, and property damage to the Operations Manager.
Notify the Operations Manager or Dispatch about service interruptions, impassable streets or alleyways, receptacles too heavy to service, or potential safety hazards.
Communicate customer requests to the Operations Manager or Dispatch.
Empty receptacles completely 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.
Transport collected waste or recyclable material to disposal, transfer, or recycling facilities when the truck reaches legal load capacity.