CDL Truck Driver - Roll Off

Waste Management, Inc. (WM)•West Seneca, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The CDL Truck Driver operates heavy-duty roll-off trucks to prepare, load, and transport large mobile open-top and compactor containers from customer locations to disposal, transfer, or recycling facilities. The role involves navigating driveways, alleyways, lots, high-traffic roadways, and potentially tight overhead environments on industrial routes; skilled backing is essential. Drivers follow assigned routes, provide customer pickup service, and leave customer locations clean and free of debris. Drivers operate in accordance with WM safety rules, OSHA and DOT requirements, and applicable laws. They perform and document vehicle inspections, report unsafe conditions and service issues, communicate customer requests and route interruptions, attend required training and meetings, and complete end-of-day documentation. This is a safety-sensitive position requiring compliance with safety protocols and potentially pre-employment, post-incident, reasonable-suspicion, and random drug and alcohol testing. The listed schedule is Monday through Friday with a 6:15 a.m. start time. The position is on-site, with expected base pay of $27.50, DOE. The specific offer may depend on experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location.

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 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.
Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A with an air-brake endorsement, or CDL Class B with an air-brake endorsement.
Strict compliance with safety rules and protocols; the role may involve pre-employment, post-incident, reasonable-suspicion, and random drug and alcohol testing.

Nice To Haves

Accredited high school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

Operate the vehicle in accordance with WM Safety and Life Critical Rules, OSHA and DOT requirements, and applicable local, state, and federal laws.
Prepare, load, and transport large mobile open-top and compactor containers from customer locations.
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.
Work with the Operations Manager to improve route efficiency and identify best practices.
Notify the Operations Manager of incidents, accidents, injuries, or property damage.
Notify the Operations Manager or Dispatch about service interruptions, including closed or impassable streets or alleyways, receptacles that are too heavy to service, or 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 route assignments and complete end-of-day documentation and the check-out process.
Perform duties as scheduled and assist other drivers as directed to meet customer needs.
Navigate driveways, alleyways, lots, high-traffic roadways, and potentially tight overhead environments; perform skilled backing maneuvers.