CDL Truck Driver - Commercial Container

Waste Management, Inc. (WM)•Waynesburg, OH

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; completes vehicle inspections and route documentation; communicates route issues, customer requests, incidents, and safety concerns; and works with Route Managers and Dispatch to complete service efficiently. Drivers are expected to operate vehicles and equipment safely and reliably. This is a safety-sensitive role requiring compliance with safety rules and protocols, and may involve pre-employment, post-incident, reasonable-suspicion, and random drug and alcohol testing. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with a 5:00 a.m. start. WM states that drivers are 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.
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.
Class B CDL.

Nice To Haves

Accredited high school diploma or G.E.D.

Responsibilities

Operate a heavy-duty truck on assigned routes in accordance with OSHA, DOT, applicable local, state, and federal requirements, and company expectations; maintain a clean and safe vehicle.
Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections using a standard Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR), documenting issues for corrective review or repair.
Immediately 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 problem 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 issues according to Service Machine protocol, including blocked containers, potential missed pickups, or 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 appropriately on customer property, ensuring lids are replaced, containers are upright, and driveways and traffic are not blocked.
Follow route assignments throughout the day and complete documentation when checking in at the end of the route.