Driver Apprentice - Home daily, 401K match, PTO

Waste Management, Inc. (WM)Grand Forks, ND
Onsite

About The Position

In tandem with a seasoned WM Driver and/or WM Driver Trainer, after receiving their Commercial Driving Permit, the Driver Apprentice will complete the required training to safely operate a commercial motor vehicle providing service to customers in their respective Line of Business (LOB). The Driver Apprentice will continue in this role until they complete all training requirements. As an on-route Helper while obtaining their Commercial Driving Permit and completing the training to be a WM Driver, the Driver Apprentice will work in accordance with WM Safety and Life Critical Rules, OSHA (Occupational and Safety Health Act) requirements as well as all local, state and federal laws. They will immediately report all unsafe situations or service related issues to the Operations Manager or Dispatch. They will attend and participate in all scheduled training programs, briefings, and meetings as required by WM or directed by the Operations Manager. They will manually or mechanically load and empty residential and/or commercial containers into truck. Containers maybe staged curbside, dockside, carryout, or require pullout to complete service. They will operate hoisting device to lift and empty bins or containers into truck hopper. They will assist the driver with all backing maneuvers while on route. They will notify the Operations Manager of any incidents, accidents, injures, or property damage. They will notify the Operations Manager or Dispatch of service interruptions including closed or impassable streets or alleyways, receptacles too heavy to service or potential safety hazards. They will communicate customer requests to Dispatch or Operations Manager. They will perform all duties as scheduled by Operations Manager or Dispatch and assist other drivers as directed to meet customer needs.

Requirements

  • Must be at least 18 years of age and legally eligible to work in the United States.
  • 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.
  • Commercial or Non-commercial Driver's License Class C or D
  • Successfully complete pre-employment screening, including drug screen and physical

Nice To Haves

  • High School Diploma or G.E.D (accredited)
  • Commercial or Non-commercial Class C or D w/ CDL Permit

Responsibilities

  • 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 Operations 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 closed or impassable streets or alleyways, receptacles too heavy to service or potential safety hazards.
  • Communicates customer requests to Dispatch or Operations Manager.
  • Completely dumps all receptacles and leaves the customer’s location clean and free of debris.
  • Follows route assignments as directed and completes end of day documentation and check out process.
  • Performs all duties as scheduled by Operations Manager or Dispatch and assisting other drivers as directed to meet customer needs.
  • Manually or mechanically load and empty residential and/or commercial containers into truck.
  • Operates hoisting device to lift and empty bins or containers into truck hopper.
  • Assists driver with all backing maneuvers while on route.

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life insurance
  • Short-term disability
  • Stock purchase plan
  • Company matching on a 401(k)
  • Paid vacation
  • Holidays
  • Personal days
  • Your Tomorrow Education Assistance Program
  • Paid on-the-job training
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