Apprentice, Driver Commercial

Waste Management, Inc. (WM)•Woburn, MA

18h•Onsite

About The Position

The Driver Apprentice will partner with a seasoned WM Driver and/or WM Driver Trainer to 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. This role involves performing as an on-route Helper while obtaining their Commercial Driving Permit and completing the training to be a WM Driver. The apprentice will manually or mechanically load and empty residential and/or commercial containers into the truck, operate hoisting devices, and assist the driver with backing maneuvers. They will also be responsible for performing pre- and post-trip inspections, reporting unsafe situations, and communicating customer requests.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
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.

Nice To Haves

Commercial or Non-commercial Class C or D w/ CDL Permit

Responsibilities

Operates vehicle in accordance with WM Safety and Life Critical Rules, OSHA requirements, DOT requirements, and all local, state, and federal laws.
Performs pre- and post-trip inspections of assigned vehicle and documents checks utilizing the standard DVIR.
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 Route Manager.
Works closely with Route Manager to improve route efficiencies and identify best practices.
Notifies Route Manager of any incidents, accidents, injuries, or property damage.
Notifies Route 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 Route 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 Route 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.