CDL Truck Driver-Residential Rearload

WM • Clearwater, FL

2d

About The Position

Drivers operate heavy-duty trucks with front-, side-, or rear-end load lift attachments, transporting material to disposal, transfer, or recycling facilities when trucks reach legal load capacity. This residential role collects household waste or recyclable material and requires safe vehicle maneuvering in residential settings, including congested roadways, driveways, alleyways, and lots. Skilled backing maneuvers are essential.

The driver operates the vehicle in compliance with company safety rules, OSHA and DOT requirements, and applicable laws; completes and documents vehicle inspections; reports safety, service, and operational issues; attends required training and meetings; and works with operations staff to improve route efficiency. The driver follows assigned routes, fully empties receptacles and leaves customer locations clean, completes end-of-day documentation, and assists other drivers as directed.

The position is designated safety sensitive. Successful candidates must comply with safety protocols and may be subject to drug and alcohol testing, including pre-employment, post-incident, reasonable-suspicion, and random testing.

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.
• 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 and meet applicable drug and alcohol testing requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Accredited high school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Operate the assigned vehicle according to Waste Management Safety and Life Critical Rules, OSHA and DOT requirements, and applicable local, state, and federal laws.
• Perform pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections and document them using the 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.
• Work with the Operations Manager to improve route efficiency and identify best practices.
• Report incidents, accidents, injuries, or property damage to the Operations Manager.
• Notify the Operations Manager or Dispatch about service interruptions, unsafe conditions, or streets and alleyways that are closed or impassable.
• 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.
• Perform scheduled duties and assist other drivers as directed to meet customer needs.
• Collect residential household waste or recyclable material and safely maneuver vehicles in residential environments.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Stock purchase plan
• Company matching on a 401(k)
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Personal days
• Education assistance
• Paid on-the-job training
• Career progression

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed