CDL Truck Driver - Walk-In Wednesdays - $2,500 Sign On Bonus

Waste Management, Inc. (WM)•Whitestown, IN

13d•Onsite

About The Position

WM is hiring a CDL Truck Driver to operate heavy-duty collection vehicles at its Whitestown, Indiana site. Drivers collect waste or recyclable materials and transport loads to disposal, transfer, or recycling facilities. Depending on the route and vehicle, duties may involve servicing commercial or residential containers or preparing, loading, and transporting roll-off containers. The work involves navigating congested roads, driveways, alleyways, and lots, and may require skilled backing maneuvers and operation in tight overhead environments. Drivers are home daily and receive weekly pay. The position is safety-sensitive and requires compliance with company safety protocols and applicable OSHA, DOT, and other laws and regulations. The schedule is Monday through Friday with occasional Saturdays, with start times as early as 5 a.m.; overtime is available. A $2,500 sign-on bonus is offered. Candidates may attend a walk-in hiring event at the Whitestown site on Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a resume.

Requirements

At least 1 year operating a vehicle requiring a CDL, or 1 year of equivalent military driving experience 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 sufficiently to interact with the public, understand traffic signs, answer 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 or Class B with an air-brake endorsement.
Comply with safety rules and protocols; the role may require drug and alcohol testing, including pre-employment, post-incident, reasonable-suspicion, and random testing.
Meet the physical demands of the role, including standing, walking, lifting, pushing, pulling, crouching, reaching, handling, sitting, talking, and hearing.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED (accredited).
For roll-off routes, 6 months of driving experience.
For residential routes, no prior experience is required.
Interest in growing with the company.

Responsibilities

Operate the assigned heavy-duty vehicle in accordance with WM safety 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).
Report unsafe situations, service issues, incidents, accidents, injuries, and property damage 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 service interruptions and potential safety hazards, including closed or impassable streets and receptacles that are too heavy to service.
Communicate customer requests to the Operations Manager or Dispatch.
Completely empty receptacles 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 waste or recyclable material and transport it to disposal, transfer, or recycling facilities when the vehicle reaches legal load capacity.
For applicable routes, maneuver containers to pickup areas and prepare, load, and transport roll-off containers.