CDL Truck Driver - Residential Lafayette, LA

LED FastStart•Lafayette, LA

4d•$25•Onsite

About The Position

The CDL Truck Driver operates a heavy-duty vehicle to collect residential household waste or recyclable material and transport it to a disposal, transfer, or recycling facility when the truck reaches legal load capacity. The role requires safe maneuvering in residential environments, including congested roadways, driveways, alleyways, and lots. Drivers may need to maneuver wheeled containers to a pickup area; containers may weigh more than 1,000 pounds. Skilled backing maneuvers are essential. The position pays $25+/hour and works a rotating four-day workweek, with a 5:30 a.m. start time. Drivers follow route assignments, complete vehicle inspections and end-of-day documentation, report safety or service issues, and work with operations staff to meet customer needs and improve route efficiency.

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.
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.
Hold a Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A with an air-brake endorsement or a Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class B with an air-brake endorsement.

Nice To Haves

Accredited high school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

Operate the assigned vehicle in accordance with WM safety rules, OSHA and DOT requirements, and applicable local, state, and federal laws.
Collect residential household waste or recyclable material and transport it to a disposal, transfer, or recycling facility when the truck reaches legal load capacity.
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 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.
Report service interruptions, including closed or impassable streets or alleyways, receptacles too heavy to service, and potential safety hazards.
Communicate customer requests to the Operations Manager or Dispatch.
Empty receptacles completely 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.