CDL Truck Driver - Residential

Waste Management, Inc. (WM)•LINDEN, AL

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About The Position

Residential Drivers collect residential household waste or recyclable material and safely maneuver heavy-duty vehicles in residential environments, including high-traffic and congested roadways, driveways, alleyways, and lots. Drivers operate vehicles with load-lift attachments, transport material to disposal, transfer, or recycling facilities when trucks reach legal load capacity, and may maneuver wheeled containers weighing more than 1,000 pounds to a pickup area. Highly skilled backing maneuvers are essential. The role is safety-sensitive and requires strict compliance with safety rules and protocols, including possible drug and alcohol testing under government regulations and company policies. Drivers are expected to operate vehicles and equipment safely and reliably, follow assigned routes, complete vehicle inspections and required documentation, and communicate with operations or dispatch about safety concerns, service issues, incidents, hazards, and customer requests. The posted schedule is Monday through Friday, with a 5:00 a.m. start time. The posting 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 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.
Strictly comply with safety rules and protocols; the role may be subject to pre-employment, post-incident, reasonable-suspicion, and random drug and alcohol testing.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED (accredited).

Responsibilities

Operate vehicles in accordance with WM Safety and Life Critical Rules, OSHA and DOT requirements, and applicable local, state, and federal laws.
Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and document checks 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 required training programs, briefings, and meetings.
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 impassable streets or alleyways, receptacles too heavy to service, and potential safety hazards.
Communicate customer requests to the Operations Manager or Dispatch.
Empty receptacles completely 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 settings.
Transport collected material to a disposal, transfer, or recycling facility when the truck reaches legal load capacity.