CDL Truck Driver Residential PTO, Day 1 Benefits, Home Daily

Waste Management, Inc. (WM)•Silverthorne, CO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

WM is hiring a residential CDL truck driver to collect household waste or recyclable material and transport it to disposal, transfer, or recycling facilities when the vehicle reaches legal load capacity. Drivers operate heavy-duty trucks with load-lift attachments and safely maneuver in residential environments, including high-traffic and congested roadways, driveways, alleyways, and lots. Skilled backing maneuvers are essential. The posted schedule starts at 6 AM, averages 10–12 hours per shift, and describes the position as home daily. The role is designated safety-sensitive. Drivers must follow applicable company safety rules, OSHA and DOT requirements, and local, state, and federal laws. The position includes vehicle inspections, route and customer communication, training and meetings, and completion of end-of-day documentation. The posting describes an on-site position and states an expected pay rate of $34 per hour in its heading, though its later pay-range statement leaves the range blank. WM describes its work as essential and meaningful, and highlights opportunities for growth, paid on-the-job training, and an education assistance program. The company also describes its mission as helping leave the world better than it was found and supporting environmental solutions, including collection, recycling, disposal, organics, and renewable energy.

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 old 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 Class B with an air-brake endorsement.
Strictly comply with safety rules and protocols; the role may be subject to drug and alcohol testing, including pre-employment, post-incident, reasonable-suspicion, and random testing.
Meet the listed physical demands, 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 standard Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR).
Promptly report unsafe situations, service issues, incidents, accidents, injuries, and property damage 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 efficiency and identify best practices.
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 duties as scheduled by the Operations Manager or Dispatch and assist other drivers as directed to meet customer needs.
Collect residential household waste or recyclable material and transport it to an appropriate disposal, transfer, or recycling facility when the vehicle reaches legal load capacity.
Safely maneuver the vehicle in residential environments and perform skilled backing maneuvers.