Commercial Lead CDL Truck Driver

Waste Management, Inc. (WM)•Ault, CO

9h•Onsite

About The Position

Lead Drivers substitute for the drivers of open routes, supporting drivers to complete routes, and provides other operational support as directed by the Route Manager, which will include training new drivers, retraining, and follow up training of current drivers. Mentors new drivers, participates in routing projects and other developmental programs. WM (formerly Waste Management) is North America's leading provider of comprehensive environmental solutions. The company, through its subsidiaries, provides collection, recycling and disposal services to millions of residential, commercial, industrial, medical and municipal customers throughout the U.S. and Canada. With innovative infrastructure and capabilities in recycling, organics and renewable energy, WM provides environmental solutions to and collaborates with its customers in helping them pursue their sustainability goals. WM has the largest disposal network and collection fleet in North America, is the largest recycler of post consumer materials and is a leader in beneficial use of landfill gas, with a growing network of renewable natural gas plants and the most landfill gas to electricity plants in North America. WM’s fleet includes more than 12,000 natural gas trucks – the largest heavy duty natural gas truck fleet in the industry in North America. Healthcare Solutions provides collection and disposal services of regulated medical waste, as well as secure information destruction services, in the U.S., Canada and Western Europe. When you drive for WM, you join a team of the best drivers in the nation - professional, well trained, and skilled. Our drivers work hard and drive safe. They are rewarded with competitive pay, great benefits, opportunity for growth, and they are home at night and on the weekends. Our drivers are part of the fabric of the communities they serve. We show up on time, help keep your communities clean and watch out for the residents.

Requirements

5 years operating a vehicle requiring a CDL
Equivalent military driving experience within the last 7 years
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
Must be at least 18 years of age
Legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located
(CDL)-Class A Commercial Drivers License A (CDL), with an air-brake endorsement Upon Hire
(CDL)-Class B Commercial Drivers License B (CDL), with an air-brake endorsement Upon Hire

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or GED (accredited)

Responsibilities

Provides On-the-Job training of new drivers and retrains drivers who have been re-assigned to new routes, line of business or drivers who have driving performance issues.
Observes and coaches new drivers to ensure proper and consistent safety and performance duties are achieved.
Operates vehicle in accordance with WM Safety and Life Critical Rules, OSHA (Occupational and Safety Health Act) and DOT (Department of Transportation) requirements as well as all local, state and federal laws.
Performs pre- and post-trip inspections of assigned vehicle and documents checks utilizing the standard DVIR (Driver Vehicle Inspection Report).
Immediately reports all unsafe situations or service related issues to Route Manager or Dispatch.
Attends and participates in all scheduled training programs, briefings, and meetings as required by WM or directed by the Operations Manager.
Works closely with Operations Manager to improve route efficiencies and identify best practices.
Notifies Operations Manager of any incidents, accidents, injures, or property damage.
Notifies Operations Manager or Dispatch of service interruptions, including blocked containers, closed lots, streets, alleyways or potential safety hazards.
Communicates customer requests to Operations Manager or Dispatch.
Identifies and reports all containers in need of repair or replacement.
Follows route assignments as directed and completes end of day documentation and check out process.
Maintains training documentation and records of all driver’s training.
Mentors new drivers to help in the acclamation to District and the Driver role.
Performs all duties as scheduled by Operations Manager or Dispatch and assisting other drivers as directed to meet customer needs.