CDL Truck Driver-Benefits Day 1

WM•Manassas, VA

10d

About The Position

Drivers operate heavy-duty trucks fitted 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. The role may involve collecting commercial waste or recyclables from containers, residential household waste or recyclables, or large mobile open-top and compactor containers from customer locations. Drivers navigate congested roads, driveways, alleyways, and lots, and some routes may involve tight overhead environments. The work requires careful vehicle operation and skilled backing maneuvers. This is a safety-sensitive role. Drivers must comply with company safety rules, OSHA and DOT requirements, and applicable local, state, and federal laws. They perform vehicle inspections, report safety or service issues, follow assigned routes, communicate customer requests and route interruptions, and complete required documentation. The role includes pre-employment screening and may include ongoing drug and alcohol testing in accordance with government regulations and company policies.

Requirements

No prior experience required.
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.
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.
Hold a Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A with an air-brake endorsement or CDL Class B with an air-brake endorsement.

Nice To Haves

Accredited high school diploma or G.E.D.

Responsibilities

Operate heavy-duty trucks and transport collected materials to disposal, transfer, or recycling facilities when the vehicle reaches legal load capacity.
Collect commercial, residential, or roll-off waste and recyclable materials, as applicable to the assigned route and line of business.
Operate vehicles in accordance with Waste Management Safety and Life Critical Rules, OSHA and DOT requirements, and applicable laws.
Perform and document pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections using the standard Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR).
Immediately report unsafe situations and service-related issues to the Route Manager or Dispatch.
Attend required training programs, briefings, and meetings.
Work with the Route Manager to improve route efficiencies and identify best practices.
Report incidents, accidents, injuries, and property damage to the Route Manager.
Notify the Route 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 Dispatch or the Route Manager.
Empty receptacles completely and leave customer locations clean and free of debris.
Follow assigned routes and complete end-of-day documentation and check-out.
Perform scheduled duties and assist other drivers as directed to meet customer needs.
Maneuver wheeled containers to pickup staging areas when required.