CDL Truck Driver - Home Daily, 401K, PTO

WM•Duluth, MN

3h•Onsite

About The Position

WM is hiring a CDL Truck Driver to operate heavy-duty collection trucks and transport waste or recyclable material to disposal, transfer, or recycling facilities. Depending on the line of business, drivers may collect commercial containers, residential waste and recyclables, or large roll-off containers. The work involves driving in congested roadways and maneuvering in driveways, alleyways, lots, and, on some industrial routes, tight overhead environments. Drivers must safely perform backing maneuvers and may need to move wheeled containers weighing more than 1,000 pounds to a pickup area. The role is designated safety-sensitive. Drivers must comply with applicable safety rules and protocols and may be subject to drug and alcohol testing under government regulations and company policies. The position is on-site, pays an advertised range of $22.00–$31.00, and has Monday–Friday shifts with early start times.

Requirements

At least one year of experience operating a vehicle requiring a CDL, or one year of equivalent military driving experience within the last seven years.
At least 18 years of age and legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located.
Ability 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.

Nice To Haves

Accredited high school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

Operate assigned heavy-duty vehicles in accordance with WM safety rules, OSHA and DOT requirements, and applicable local, state, and federal laws.
Perform and document pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections using the Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR).
Collect waste or recyclable material and transport it to a disposal, transfer, or recycling facility when the vehicle reaches legal load capacity.
Prepare, load, and transport containers as applicable to the assigned line of business.
Immediately report unsafe situations and service-related issues to the Operations Manager or Dispatch.
Notify the Operations Manager of incidents, accidents, injuries, or property damage.
Notify the Operations Manager or Dispatch about service interruptions, impassable streets or alleyways, receptacles that are too heavy to service, and 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 checkout.
Attend required training programs, briefings, and meetings.
Work with the Operations Manager to improve route efficiency and identify best practices.
Perform scheduled duties and assist other drivers as directed to meet customer needs.