CDL Truck Driver, Swing Residential

Waste Management, Inc.•Phoenix, AZ

About The Position

Safely operates a heavy-duty truck on assigned swing routes, driving a heavy-duty commercial vehicle through residential, commercial, and construction environments. The role follows route assignments, completes required documentation, maintains a clean and safe vehicle, and provides reliable service to customers. This is a safety-sensitive position requiring strict compliance with safety rules and protocols. The schedule is full time, Monday through Friday, with occasional Saturdays, and shifts start at 5:30 AM.

Requirements

Two years of experience operating a vehicle requiring a CDL, or equivalent military driving experience within the last seven years.
Ability 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.
Must be at least 18 years old and legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located.
Successfully complete pre-employment screening, including a drug screen and physical.
Class B CDL.
Comply with safety rules and protocols; the role may require drug and alcohol testing, including pre-employment, post-incident, reasonable suspicion, and random testing.

Nice To Haves

Accredited high school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

Operate the vehicle in accordance with OSHA and DOT requirements, applicable local, state, and federal requirements, and company expectations; keep the vehicle clean and safe.
Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections using the standard Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR), noting issues for corrective review or repair.
Report unsafe situations and service calls to the Route Manager or Dispatch before attempting service.
Participate and cooperate in scheduled training, briefings, and meetings as required by the Route Manager.
Work with Route Managers to improve route efficiency and identify problem or unsafe accounts.
Perform duties as scheduled by the Route Manager or Dispatch and assist other company drivers as directed.
Notify the Route Manager of incidents, accidents, injuries, or property damage.
Notify Dispatch or the Route Manager of issues under Service Machine protocol, including blocked containers, potential missed pickups, or other route problems.
Communicate customer requests and issues to Dispatch or the Route Manager.
Completely empty containers and leave customer locations clean and free of debris.
Complete and submit customer tickets when excess yardage must be removed.
Position containers on customer property so lids are replaced, containers are upright, and driveways and traffic are not blocked.
Follow route assignments throughout the day and complete documentation when checking in at the end of the route.