CDL Truck Driver - Commercial

Waste Management, Inc. (WM)•Asheville, NC

About The Position

Commercial Drivers operate heavy-duty trucks equipped with front-, side-, or rear-end load-lift attachments to collect containers of waste or recyclable material and transport loads to disposal, transfer, or recycling facilities when the truck reaches legal load capacity. Containers may weigh more than 1,000 pounds and may need to be maneuvered to a pickup staging area. The work involves navigating congested roads, driveways, alleyways, and lots, and requires skilled backing maneuvers. Depending on the line of business, drivers may perform commercial, residential, or roll-off collection duties, including preparing, loading, and transporting large mobile open-top or compactor containers. Drivers must operate vehicles safely and reliably, follow assigned routes, complete required inspections and documentation, and communicate service issues, hazards, incidents, and customer requests to Operations Manager or Dispatch. This is a safety-sensitive role requiring strict compliance with safety rules and protocols. Candidates may be subject to drug and alcohol testing, including pre-employment, post-incident, reasonable-suspicion, and random testing. Drivers are described as being 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 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.
Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A with air-brake endorsement, or CDL Class B with air-brake endorsement.
Strictly comply with safety rules and protocols; the position is designated safety sensitive and may require drug and alcohol testing.
Able to perform the listed physical activities: standing, walking, lifting, pushing, pulling, crouching, reaching, handling, sitting, talking, and hearing.

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 them using the standard 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 efficiencies and identify best practices.
Notify the Operations Manager of incidents, accidents, injuries, or property damage.
Notify the Operations Manager or Dispatch about service interruptions, impassable streets or alleyways, receptacles that are 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 check-out procedures.
Perform duties as scheduled by the Operations Manager or Dispatch and assist other drivers as directed to meet customer needs.
Collect waste or recyclable materials and transport loads to disposal, transfer, or recycling facilities when legal load capacity is reached.
Prepare, load, and transport large mobile open-top or compactor containers when assigned to roll-off work.