CDL Truck Driver - Roll Off - 401k Match, PTO, Home Daily

Waste Management, Inc. (WM)•Kansas City, KS

About The Position

The CDL Truck Driver operates roll-off trucks to prepare, load, and transport large mobile open-top and compactor containers from customer locations to disposal, transfer, or recycling facilities. The role involves navigating driveways, alleyways, lots, congested roadways, and potentially tight overhead environments on industrial routes. Skilled backing maneuvers are essential. Drivers may also need to maneuver wheeled containers to pickup areas and leave customer locations clean and free of debris. The driver must operate safely and in compliance with company safety rules, OSHA and DOT requirements, and applicable laws. Duties include vehicle inspections, route completion and documentation, reporting safety or service issues, attending required training and meetings, and coordinating with Operations Management or Dispatch to meet customer needs. This is a safety-sensitive position subject to required drug and alcohol testing. The posted pay is $27.27 per hour. The schedule starts as early as 3 a.m., with 10–12-hour workdays Monday through Friday and occasional Saturdays.

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.
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 is safety sensitive and may require pre-employment, post-incident, reasonable-suspicion, and random 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

Accredited high school diploma or GED.

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.
Prepare, load, and transport large mobile open-top and compactor containers from customer locations; transport material to disposal, transfer, or recycling facilities when trucks reach legal load capacity.
Navigate high-traffic roadways, driveways, alleyways, lots, and tight overhead environments, using skilled backing maneuvers.
Perform pre- 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.
Report incidents, accidents, injuries, and property damage to the Operations Manager.
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 dump receptacles and leave customer locations clean and free of debris.
Follow assigned routes and complete end-of-day documentation and checkout.
Attend and participate in required training programs, briefings, and meetings.
Work with the Operations Manager to improve route efficiency and identify best practices.
Perform scheduled duties and assist other drivers as directed to meet customer needs.