CDL Truck Driver - Residential Container Driver

Waste Management, Inc. (WM)•Kissimmee, FL

About The Position

Safely operates a heavy-duty truck to perform assigned duties on designated routes. The driver follows route assignments, completes required documentation, and works with Route Managers and Dispatch to provide reliable residential container service. Drivers are expected to operate vehicles and equipment safely and reliably, maintain a clean and safe vehicle, and comply with applicable safety rules and protocols. This safety-sensitive role may require drug and alcohol testing under government regulations and company policies. Drivers are home at night and on weekends. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Requirements

At least one year operating a vehicle requiring a CDL, or one year of equivalent military driving 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 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.
Class B CDL.
Strict compliance with safety rules and protocols; the role may involve pre-employment, post-incident, reasonable-suspicion, and random drug and alcohol 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- and post-trip vehicle inspections using the standard Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR), documenting issues for corrective review or repair.
Report unsafe situations and service calls to the Route Manager or Dispatch before attempting service.
Participate 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 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 or 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 with lids properly replaced, containers upright, and driveways and traffic unobstructed.
Follow route assignments and complete all documentation when checking in at the end of the route.