CDL Truck Driver-Residential Rearload

Waste Management, Inc.•Clearwater, FL

About The Position

Drivers operate heavy-duty trucks with front-, side-, or rear-end load lift attachments, collecting residential household waste or recyclable material and transporting loads to disposal, transfer, or recycling facilities when they reach legal capacity. Residential drivers safely maneuver vehicles through residential environments, including congested roadways, driveways, alleyways, and lots. The role requires skilled backing maneuvers and may involve maneuvering wheeled containers to pickup areas; containers may weigh more than 1,000 pounds. Drivers operate in accordance with company safety rules, OSHA and DOT requirements, and applicable laws. They inspect and document vehicle condition before and after trips, report safety and service issues, follow route assignments, complete end-of-day documentation, and work with operations staff to improve route efficiency and meet customer needs. This is a safety-sensitive role involving required compliance with safety protocols and potentially pre-employment, post-incident, reasonable-suspicion, and random drug and alcohol testing. The posted shift starts at 6:00 a.m. on Monday and Thursday and 6:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday. The posting states that WM drivers are home at night and on weekends.

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.
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.
Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A with an air-brake endorsement, or 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 the assigned vehicle 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 them using the Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR).
Immediately report unsafe situations and service-related issues to the Operations Manager or Dispatch.
Attend required training programs, briefings, and meetings.
Work with the Operations Manager to improve route efficiency and identify best practices.
Notify the Operations Manager of incidents, accidents, injuries, or property damage.
Report service interruptions and potential hazards to the Operations Manager or Dispatch, including closed or impassable streets, alleyways, and receptacles too heavy to service.
Communicate customer requests to the Operations Manager or Dispatch.
Completely empty receptacles and leave customer locations clean and free of debris.
Follow route assignments and complete end-of-day documentation and checkout.
Perform scheduled duties and assist other drivers as directed to meet customer needs.
Collect residential household waste or recyclable material and transport it to a disposal, transfer, or recycling facility when the truck reaches legal load capacity.