CDL Truck Driver - Residential - $3,500 Sign-On Bonus!
About The Position
WM is hiring a residential CDL truck driver to collect residential household waste or recyclable material and safely maneuver a heavy-duty vehicle in residential environments. Drivers operate trucks with front-, side-, or rear-end load-lift attachments, transport material to disposal, transfer, or recycling facilities when trucks reach legal load capacity, and navigate high-traffic roads, driveways, alleyways, and lots. The role requires skilled backing maneuvers and safe, reliable operation of vehicles and equipment. This is a safety-sensitive position. The successful candidate must comply with company safety rules and protocols and may be subject to drug and alcohol testing, including pre-employment, post-incident, reasonable-suspicion, and random testing. The position includes a $3,500 sign-on bonus. Drivers are described as being home at night and on weekends.
Requirements
- At least one year of experience operating a vehicle requiring a CDL, or one year of equivalent military driving within the last seven 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 sufficiently 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 Class B with an air-brake endorsement.
- Comply strictly with safety rules and protocols; ongoing employment may require drug and alcohol testing.
- Have or be willing to obtain a REAL ID or TSA-approved alternative if required for business air travel or access to federal property.
- Meet the physical demands listed for the role, including standing, walking, lifting, pushing, pulling, crouching, reaching, handling, sitting, talking, and hearing.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED (accredited).
Responsibilities
- Operate the assigned vehicle 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 them using the Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR).
- Immediately report unsafe situations and service-related issues to the Operations Manager or Dispatch.
- Attend required training programs, briefings, and meetings.
- Work with the Operations Manager to improve route efficiency and identify best practices.
- Report incidents, accidents, injuries, and property damage to the Operations Manager.
- Notify the Operations Manager or Dispatch about service interruptions, including impassable streets or alleyways, receptacles that are 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 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 the vehicle in residential environments.
Benefits
- $3,500 sign-on bonus.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Life insurance.
- Short-term disability.
- Stock purchase plan.
- Company matching on a 401(k).
- Paid vacation, holidays, and personal days.
- Your Tomorrow Education Assistance Program.
- Paid on-the-job training and established career progression.
- Dependent day care.
- Drivers are described as being home at night and on weekends.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
