CDL Truck Driver-Residential Rearload Driver

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

3d•Onsite

About The Position

WM is hiring a residential rearload driver to collect residential household waste or recyclable material and safely operate a heavy-duty truck in residential environments. Drivers transport materials to disposal, transfer, or recycling facilities when the truck reaches legal load capacity. The role involves navigating high-traffic and congested roadways, driveways, alleyways, and lots, and requires skilled backing maneuvers. The listed pay is $22.14. The schedule is Monday and Thursday starting at 6:00 a.m., and Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday starting at 6:30 a.m. Drivers are home at night and on weekends. This is a safety-sensitive position requiring strict compliance with safety rules and protocols. The successful candidate may be subject to pre-employment, post-incident, reasonable-suspicion, and random drug and alcohol testing.

Requirements

At least 1 year operating a vehicle requiring a CDL, or 1 year of equivalent military driving experience 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.
Hold a Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A with an air-brake endorsement or a CDL Class B with an air-brake endorsement.
Strictly comply with safety rules and protocols; the role is designated safety sensitive and may require drug and alcohol testing.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED (accredited).

Responsibilities

Operate vehicles in accordance with WM Safety and Life Critical Rules, OSHA and DOT requirements, and applicable local, state, and federal laws.
Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and document checks using the standard Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR).
Immediately report unsafe situations and service-related issues to the Operations Manager or Dispatch.
Attend and participate in scheduled training programs, briefings, and meetings as required by WM or the Route Manager.
Work with the Operations Manager to improve route efficiencies and identify best practices.
Notify the Operations Manager about incidents, accidents, injuries, or property damage.
Notify the Operations Manager or Dispatch about service interruptions, including closed or impassable streets or alleyways, receptacles too heavy to service, or potential safety hazards.
Communicate customer requests to the Operations Manager or Dispatch.
Completely empty receptacles and leave customer locations clean and free of debris.
Follow assigned routes and complete end-of-day documentation and checkout procedures.
Perform scheduled duties and assist other drivers as directed to meet customer needs.
Safely collect residential household waste or recyclable material and transport it to a disposal, transfer, or recycling facility when the vehicle reaches legal load capacity.