Class A Hazardous Waste In Plant Driver

WM • Carson, CA

9d • $29 • Onsite

About The Position

Job Summary Operates hazardous waste transportation vehicle (e.g., Flatbed or Van Trailers, End Dump, 10-Wheeler, Roll-Off and stake bed trucks) with skill and proficiency conforming to all rules and regulations required for a Hazardous Material DOT-Licensed commercial hauler. Safely operates a heavy-duty truck to perform assigned duties on commercial routes. Assisting at multiple sites as needed. Hours: Day shift (Exact hours may vary), likely overtime available Turnaround Time can be expected

Requirements

• 3 years of experience operating a vehicle requiring a CDL
• 7 years equivalent military driving within the last 10 years.
• Hold a current Class A Commercial Driver's License with an air-brake endorsement, current DOT medical card and a Hazardous Materials Endorsement (HME).
• Ability to renew DOT medical card (WM Provided)
• TWIC Card or ability to obtain prior to starting
• Ability to pass a respirator FIT test, both full & half face (must remain clean shaven)
• Pre-assignment and/or pre-hire customer-specific drug, alcohol testing and/or background check may be required by certain customer-contract requirements. Such testing may include urinalysis, oral swab, drug hair follicle testing and/or alcohol testing.

Nice To Haves

• Waste experience preferred
• Refinery experience preferred
• Experience hauling hazardous waste preferred

Responsibilities

• Operates truck safely in heavy traffic and other congested areas.
• Maintains a safe distance between other vehicles and always checks clearance before moving truck.
• Completes daily safety checks and routine cleaning of equipment (i.e., windows, mirrors, etc.).
• Performs pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
• Performs minor maintenance including, but not limited to, checking and adding fluids, checking tires and safety mechanisms, and performs other maintenance as it relates to vehicle inspection or safe operation.
• Reports all maintenance problems to supervisor and/or other company official.
• Reports all accidents, illnesses, and injuries regardless of how minor they may appear to supervisor or dispatcher immediately.
• Reports all unsafe conditions or hazards, such as low wires, heavy traffic, narrow pathways to supervisor immediately.
• Reports all traffic violations to supervisor immediately.
• Operates hydraulic loading mechanisms on truck.
• Loads, unloads and transports Non-Hazardous / Hazardous material in a safe and efficient manner.
• Packages, labels and manifests RCRA materials as required at sites that do not have individual(s) responsible for this duty.
• Ensures that load is secure prior to transport.
• Takes the shortest and most direct legal truck route to and from assigned work area.
• Does not make any unauthorized stops.
• Wears personal protective equipment (i.e., seat belts, gloves, work boots, safety glasses, etc.).
• Must possess the ability to wear a respirator where certain hazardous conditions are present.
• Communicates and interacts with customers in a professional and courteous manner.
• Reviews, signs and maintains appropriate copies of all tickets, trip sheets, shipment records and driver or vehicle maintenance logs.
• Attentive to DOT Hours of Service rules.
• Responds to emergencies that are within the scope of training.
• Cooperates with supervisor, co-workers, and works as a team member.
• Reference site-specific procedures and more detailed site-specific job description.
• Occasionally works alone when operating truck.
• In-depth knowledge of DOT rules and regulations required to efficiently perform work tasks.
• Skills in operating various equipment required to safely perform job.
• Must be able to manage time effectively to achieve goals and service customers.
• Quarterly required training.
• Performing other duties as assigned within the refinery.

Benefits

• At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability.
• As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more!
• Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days.
• Please note that benefits may vary by site.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees