CDL Truck Driver- Residential Rearload

Waste Management, Inc. (WM)•Bradenton, FL

About The Position

The CDL Truck Driver operates heavy-duty trucks equipped with front-, side-, or rear-end load lift attachments to collect residential household waste or recyclable material. Drivers transport collected materials to disposal, transfer, or recycling facilities when the truck reaches legal load capacity. The role involves safely maneuvering vehicles through residential environments, including congested roadways, driveways, alleyways, and lots, and may require moving wheeled containers to a pickup staging area. Skilled backing maneuvers are essential. Drivers follow assigned routes, provide reliable pickup service, completely empty receptacles, and leave customer locations clean and free of debris. They conduct vehicle inspections, complete route and end-of-day documentation, report safety and service issues, attend required training and meetings, and work with operations staff to improve route efficiency. This is a safety-sensitive role requiring compliance with company, OSHA, DOT, and applicable government safety requirements. The listed schedule is Monday through Friday, starting at 6 a.m. and ending when the route is finished, with rotating Saturdays. Drivers are described as being home at night and on weekends.

Requirements

At least one year 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 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.
Hold a 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 require drug and alcohol testing under government regulations and company policies.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED (accredited).

Responsibilities

Operate the 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 inspections and document them 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 closed or impassable streets or alleyways, receptacles 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 assigned routes 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 transport it to a disposal, transfer, or recycling facility when the truck reaches legal load capacity.