CDL Truck Driver

Waste Management, Inc. (WM)•Atwater, CA

About The Position

Safely operates a heavy-duty truck to perform assigned duties on designated routes. The position follows a Monday–Friday schedule with a 5 a.m. start time and offers an expected base pay rate of $28.50 per hour. This is a safety-sensitive role requiring compliance with applicable safety rules and protocols. Drug and alcohol testing may be required during employment, including pre-employment, post-incident, reasonable-suspicion, and random testing.

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 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.
Class B CDL.

Nice To Haves

Accredited high school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

Operate the vehicle in accordance with OSHA, DOT, local, state, and federal requirements, company expectations, and fleet safety practices; maintain a clean and safe vehicle.
Perform pre- and post-trip inspections using the standard Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR), and document issues for corrective review or repair.
Immediately report unsafe situations or 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 about issues under Service Machine protocol, including blocked containers, potential missed pickups, and 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 so lids are replaced, containers are upright, and driveways and traffic are not blocked.
Follow route assignments and complete required documentation when checking in at the end of the route.