CDL Truck Driver -Roll Off ($3,500 Sign-on Bonus)

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

10d•Onsite

About The Position

WM is seeking a 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 a heavy-duty truck, navigates driveways, alleyways, lots, high-traffic roadways, and potentially tight overhead environments, and performs skilled backing maneuvers. The position is based at WM’s site in Newark, Ohio, and offers a Monday-to-Friday day shift with a 5:15 a.m. start, occasional Saturdays, daily home time, weekly pay, and a $3,500 sign-on bonus. Drivers must safely operate vehicles in accordance with company safety rules and applicable OSHA, DOT, and local, state, and federal requirements. The role is safety-sensitive and requires compliance with safety protocols and may involve pre-employment, post-incident, reasonable-suspicion, and random drug and alcohol testing. WM describes its work as supporting environmental solutions and sustainability, and offers training and career progression opportunities.

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.
Ability to read, write, and speak English sufficiently to interact with the public, understand traffic signs, respond to official questions, and complete records or reports.
Successful completion of pre-employment screening, including a drug screen and physical.
A Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A or Class B with an air-brake endorsement.
Ability to comply strictly with safety rules and protocols.
Ability to perform the listed physical activities, including standing, walking, lifting, pushing, pulling, crouching, reaching, handling, sitting, talking, and hearing.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED (accredited).

Responsibilities

Operate the assigned vehicle in accordance with WM Safety and Life Critical Rules, OSHA and DOT requirements, and applicable laws.
Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and document them using the standard Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR).
Report unsafe situations, service issues, incidents, accidents, injuries, and property damage to the Operations Manager or Dispatch.
Attend and participate in required training programs, briefings, and meetings.
Work with the Operations Manager to improve route efficiency and identify best practices.
Notify the Operations Manager or Dispatch about service interruptions, inaccessible streets or alleyways, receptacles that are too heavy to service, and 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.
Perform scheduled duties and assist other drivers as directed to meet customer needs.
Prepare, load, and transport large mobile open-top and compactor containers from customer locations.
Transport material to disposal, transfer, or recycling facilities when the truck reaches legal load capacity.