CDL Truck Driver - Residential

WM • Lewisburg, TN

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About The Position

WM is hiring a residential CDL truck driver to collect residential household waste or recyclable material. Drivers operate heavy-duty trucks and safely maneuver them through residential environments, including high-traffic and congested roadways, driveways, alleyways, and lots. The work may involve moving wheeled containers to a pickup stage area and transporting collected material to a disposal, transfer, or recycling facility when the truck reaches legal load capacity. Drivers must perform skilled backing maneuvers and follow safety requirements.

The position offers a Monday–Friday schedule with a 4:00 a.m. start time, paid on-the-job training, career progression, and a yearly boot allowance. The role is designated safety sensitive and requires compliance with safety rules and protocols, including applicable drug and alcohol testing.

Requirements

• At least 1 year operating a vehicle requiring a CDL, or 1 year of equivalent military driving within the last 7 years.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located.
• Able to read, write, and speak English sufficiently 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.
• Comply with safety rules and protocols; the role may require drug and alcohol testing, including pre-employment, post-incident, reasonable-suspicion, and random testing.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED (accredited).
• Industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate the 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 standard Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR).
• Collect residential household waste or recyclable material and transport it to a disposal, transfer, or recycling facility when the vehicle reaches legal load capacity.
• Safely maneuver the vehicle in residential environments, including high-traffic roadways, driveways, alleyways, and lots.
• Immediately report unsafe situations and service-related issues 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.
• Report incidents, accidents, injuries, and property damage to the Operations Manager.
• Notify the Operations Manager or Dispatch about service interruptions, impassable 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 route assignments and complete end-of-day documentation and checkout.
• Perform scheduled duties and assist other drivers as directed to meet customer needs.

Benefits

• Yearly boot allowance.
• Paid on-the-job training and established career progression.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life insurance and short-term disability.
• Company matching on a 401(k).
• Stock purchase plan and discounted stock options.
• Dependent day care.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and personal days.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed