CDL Truck Driver - Commercial

WM•Albany, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Drivers operate heavy-duty trucks equipped with front-, side-, or rear-end load-lift attachments, depending on the line of business and vehicle. When trucks reach legal load capacity, drivers transport materials to disposal, transfer, or recycling facilities. Commercial Drivers provide pickup service for containers filled with waste or recyclable materials; containers may weigh more than 1,000 pounds and may need to be maneuvered to a pickup staging area. Drivers navigate high-traffic and congested roadways, driveways, alleyways, and lots, and must perform skilled backing maneuvers. This is an on-site, safety-sensitive role. Drivers must comply with company safety rules and protocols and may be subject to drug and alcohol testing, including pre-employment, post-incident, reasonable-suspicion, and random testing. The expected base pay is $27.33–$31.04 per hour, and the position includes a $300 boot allowance. The shift has an early start time. Eligible employees receive a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, a stock purchase plan, company matching on a 401(k), paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Benefits may vary by site.

Requirements

At least one year operating a vehicle requiring a CDL, or one year of equivalent military driving experience, 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 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.
Ability to comply strictly with safety rules and protocols and applicable drug and alcohol testing requirements.

Nice To Haves

Accredited high school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

Operate the vehicle in accordance with Waste Management 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).
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 directed by the Route Manager.
Work with the Operations Manager to improve route efficiencies and identify best practices.
Notify the Operations Manager of incidents, accidents, injuries, or property damage.
Notify the Operations Manager or Dispatch of service interruptions, including closed or impassable streets or alleyways, receptacles that are 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.
Perform duties as scheduled by the Operations Manager or Dispatch and assist other drivers as directed to meet customer needs.
Collect and transport waste or recyclable materials in the applicable commercial, residential, or roll-off operation.