CDL Truck Driver - Home Daily, 401K, PTO

Waste Management, Inc. (WM)•Weyerhaeuser, WI

About The Position

Safely operates a heavy-duty truck on assigned swing routes, driving a heavy-duty commercial vehicle in residential, commercial, and construction environments. The role requires compliance with OSHA, DOT, local, state, federal, and company safety requirements; inspection and upkeep of the assigned vehicle; communication with dispatch, route management, and customers; completion of route assignments and related documentation; and safe, clean service at customer locations. This safety-sensitive position requires strict compliance with safety protocols and may require drug and alcohol testing, including pre-employment, post-incident, reasonable-suspicion, and random testing. Drivers are described as being home at night and on weekends.

Requirements

At least 2 years operating a vehicle requiring a CDL, or equivalent military driving experience within the last 7 years.
Ability 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.
At least 18 years of age and legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located.
Successfully complete pre-employment screening, including a drug screen and physical.
Class B CDL.
Strict compliance with safety rules and protocols; the position may involve required drug and alcohol testing.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or accredited GED.

Responsibilities

Operate the vehicle in accordance with OSHA, DOT, applicable local, state, and federal requirements, and company expectations; maintain a clean and safe vehicle.
Perform pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections using the standard Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR) and document issues for corrective review or repair.
Report unsafe situations and service calls to the Route Manager or Dispatch before attempting service.
Participate in required training, briefings, and meetings.
Work with Route Managers to improve route efficiency and identify problematic 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, and other route problems.
Communicate customer requests and issues to Dispatch or the Route Manager.
Empty containers completely 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 all documentation when checking in at the end of the route.
Operate vehicles and/or equipment in a safe and reliable manner.