CDL Truck Driver Front Load Commercial / Benefits Day 1

Waste Management, Inc. (WM)•Ferris, TX

About The Position

Drivers operate heavy-duty trucks equipped with front-, side-, or rear-end-load lift attachments, depending on the business line and vehicle. They transport waste or recyclable materials to disposal, transfer, or recycling facilities when the trucks reach legal load capacity. Commercial drivers collect containers from customer locations; containers may exceed 1,000 pounds and may need to be maneuvered to a pickup stage area. Drivers navigate congested roads, driveways, alleyways, and lots, and skilled backing is essential. The role is safety-sensitive and requires strict compliance with safety rules and protocols. Drivers may be subject to pre-employment, post-incident, reasonable-suspicion, and random drug and alcohol testing in accordance with government regulations and company policies. Drivers operate vehicles or equipment safely and reliably, conduct vehicle inspections, follow assigned routes, communicate service issues and customer requests, and complete end-of-day documentation. The posting notes that WM drivers are home at night and on weekends. The position may require business air travel or access to federal property; successful candidates must have or be willing to obtain a REAL ID or TSA-approved alternative.

Requirements

At least one year of experience operating a vehicle requiring a CDL, or one year of equivalent military driving experience 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 a CDL Class B with an air-brake endorsement.
Strictly comply with safety rules and protocols; the role is designated safety-sensitive and 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.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.

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).
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.
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 check-out procedures.
Perform scheduled duties and assist other drivers as directed to meet customer needs.
Transport collected waste or recyclable material to a disposal, transfer, or recycling facility when the truck reaches legal load capacity.
Provide commercial container pickup service, including maneuvering wheeled containers to pickup areas when needed.