CDL Truck Driver - Roll Off (Home Daily, Benefits Day 1)

Waste Management, Inc. (WM)•Cleveland, OH

About The Position

WM is hiring a roll-off CDL truck driver to prepare, load, and transport large mobile open-top and compactor containers from customer locations to disposal, transfer, or recycling facilities. The driver operates heavy-duty trucks and navigates driveways, alleyways, lots, high-traffic roadways, and potentially tight overhead environments on industrial routes. Skilled backing maneuvers are essential. The position is safety-sensitive and requires compliance with company, OSHA, DOT, and applicable laws and safety protocols. The schedule is Monday through Friday, starting at 5:30 a.m.; WM describes its drivers as home at night and on weekends. Drivers perform vehicle inspections and document them using the standard Driver Vehicle Inspection Report, report safety and service issues, communicate customer requests and route obstacles, empty receptacles completely, leave customer locations clean, follow assigned routes, and complete end-of-day documentation. They participate in required training and meetings, work with operations to improve route efficiency, and assist other drivers as directed. Candidates must hold a qualifying CDL and meet the driving experience, age, work eligibility, English communication, and pre-employment screening requirements. The role involves physical activities including standing, walking, lifting, pushing, pulling, crouching, reaching, handling, sitting, talking, and hearing. Ongoing drug and alcohol testing may apply under government regulations and company policies.

Requirements

At least 1 year operating a vehicle requiring a CDL, or 1 year of equivalent military driving within the last 7 years.
Must be at least 18 years old 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 Class A with an air-brake endorsement or Class B with an air-brake endorsement.
Strictly comply with safety rules and protocols; the position is designated safety-sensitive and may require ongoing drug and alcohol testing.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED (accredited).

Responsibilities

Operate heavy-duty trucks and transport containers of waste or recyclable material to disposal, transfer, or recycling facilities.
Operate vehicles in compliance with WM safety 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.
Report unsafe situations, service issues, incidents, accidents, injuries, and property damage to the Operations Manager or Dispatch.
Attend and participate in scheduled training programs, briefings, and meetings.
Work with the Operations Manager to improve route efficiencies and identify best practices.
Notify the Operations Manager or Dispatch about service interruptions, impassable streets or alleyways, receptacles 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 assigned routes and complete end-of-day documentation and checkout.
Perform duties as scheduled and assist other drivers as directed to meet customer needs.
Prepare, load, and transport large mobile open-top and compactor containers from customer locations.