CDL Truck Driver - Residential
About The Position
CDL Truck Drivers operate heavy-duty collection trucks and transport waste or recyclable material to disposal, transfer, or recycling facilities when vehicles reach legal load capacity. Residential Drivers collect household waste or recyclable material and safely maneuver vehicles through residential settings, including high-traffic and congested roadways, driveways, alleyways, and lots. Drivers may operate trucks with front-, side-, or rear-end load-lift attachments. The position is safety-sensitive and requires compliance with company safety rules and protocols, OSHA and DOT requirements, and applicable laws. Drivers are described as being home at night and on weekends. The role involves following assigned routes, completing vehicle inspections and required documentation, communicating service issues and customer requests, and keeping customer locations clean after collection. The posted on-site base pay range is $23.00–$26.00 per hour. The shift is Monday through Friday with an early start time.
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.
- CDL Class A with an air-brake endorsement or CDL Class B with an air-brake endorsement.
- Strict compliance with applicable safety rules and protocols; the position may require drug and alcohol testing, including pre-employment, post-incident, reasonable-suspicion, and random testing.
Nice To Haves
- Accredited high school diploma or GED.
Responsibilities
- Operate assigned vehicles in accordance with WM Safety and Life Critical Rules, OSHA and DOT requirements, and local, state, and federal laws.
- Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections and document checks 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 as required by WM or the Route Manager.
- Work with the Operations Manager to improve route efficiencies and identify best practices.
- Notify the Operations Manager of incidents, accidents, injuries, or property damage.
- Report service interruptions, including closed or 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.
- Perform scheduled duties and assist other drivers as directed to meet customer needs.
- Safely collect residential household waste or recyclable material and maneuver vehicles in residential environments.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Short-term disability
- Stock purchase plan
- Company matching on a 401(k)
- Paid vacation
- Paid holidays
- Personal days
- $300 boot allowance
- Your Tomorrow Education Assistance Program
- Paid on-the-job training
- Career progression opportunities
- Dependent day care
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
