Driver Route NonCDL-Shred

Waste Management, Inc. (WM)•Columbia, MD

2h•Onsite

About The Position

Safely operates a heavy-duty truck to perform assigned duties on designated routes. This role involves operating a vehicle in accordance with all applicable safety and transportation regulations, performing thorough pre- and post-trip inspections, and maintaining a clean and safe vehicle. The driver will immediately report any unsafe situations or service calls to management and participate in all required training and meetings. Close collaboration with Route Managers is expected to improve route efficiencies and identify problem accounts. The driver will complete all assigned duties as scheduled, assist other drivers as directed, and promptly report any incidents, accidents, injuries, or property damage. Communication with Dispatch or Route Manager regarding service machine protocol, blocked containers, potential missed pick-ups, or other route issues is essential. The driver must ensure all containers are completely dumped and the customer's location is left clean. Customer tickets must be completed for excess yardage removal. Containers must be positioned correctly to ensure lids are replaced, containers are upright, and they do not block traffic. The driver will follow route assignments and complete all documentation when checking in at the end of the route.

Requirements

No prior work experience required
Must be at least 18 years of age
Legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located
Current state-issued standard Driver’s License Upon Hire
Medical Examiners Certification

Nice To Haves

3+ years of experience, preferably in driving shred/box trucks and route management.

Responsibilities

Operates vehicle in accordance with Occupational and Safety Health Act (OSHA) and Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements as well as all local, state and federal requirements and Company expectations for the Fleet; maintains a clean and safe vehicle.
Performs pre- and post-trip inspections of assigned vehicle using utilizing standard DVIR (Driver Vehicle Inspection Report); notes all issues on DVIR form for corrective review/repair.
Immediately reports any unsafe situations or service calls to Route Manager or Dispatch before attempting service.
Participates and cooperates in all scheduled training, briefings, and meetings as required by Route Manager.
Works closely with Route Managers to improve route efficiencies and identify problem or unsafe accounts.
Performs all duties as scheduled by Route Manager or Dispatch, assisting other company drivers as directed.
Notifies Route Manager of any incidents, accidents, injures, or property damage.
Notifies Dispatch or Route Manager of issues as prescribed by Service Machine protocol, including blocked containers, potential missed pick-ups or problems that arise on the route.
Communicates customer requests or issues to Dispatch or Route Manager.
Completely dumps all containers and leaves the customer’s location clean and free of debris.
Completes and submits customer tickets when excess yardage must be removed.
Positions containers on the customer’s property in a manner that ensures lids are properly replaced, containers are set in an upright position, and containers do not block driveway entrances or traffic.
Follows route assignments throughout the day and completes all documentation when checking-in at the end of the route.