Driver Tractor Trailer

Waste Management, Inc. (WM)•Fargo, ND

About The Position

Safely operates a tractor-trailer, a straight truck with a pup trailer, or another vehicle requiring a Class A CDL to perform assigned duties on designated routes. The role follows OSHA, DOT, local, state, and federal requirements, along with company fleet expectations, and maintains a clean, safe vehicle. Drivers complete assigned routes and related documentation, coordinate with Operations Managers and Dispatch, and help keep customer locations clean and safe. This is a safety-sensitive position. The successful candidate must comply with safety rules and protocols and may be subject to pre-employment, post-incident, reasonable-suspicion, and random drug and alcohol testing in accordance with government regulations and company policies. The work takes place both indoors in garage, shop, or gas-plant conditions and outdoors, including in inclement weather, heat, and humidity. WM says its drivers are home at night and on weekends. Eligible employees receive a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability, as well as a stock purchase plan, company 401(k) matching, paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Benefits may vary by site.

Requirements

At least one year operating a vehicle requiring a CDL, or one year of equivalent military driving within the last seven 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.
At least 18 years of age.
Legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located.
Successfully complete pre-employment screening, including a drug screen and physical.
Class A CDL.
Strictly comply with safety rules and protocols; the role may require drug and alcohol testing as described in the posting.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED (accredited).

Responsibilities

Operate assigned vehicles safely and in compliance with OSHA, DOT, local, state, and federal requirements and company expectations; maintain a clean and safe vehicle.
Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections using the electronic Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (eDVIR), documenting issues for corrective review or repair.
Immediately report unsafe situations and unscheduled service calls to the Operations Manager and Dispatch before attempting service.
Participate in scheduled training, briefings, and meetings as required by the Operations Manager.
Work with Operations Managers and Dispatch to improve route efficiency and identify problem or unsafe accounts.
Perform scheduled duties and assist other company drivers as directed by the Operations Manager and Dispatch.
Notify the Operations Manager of incidents, accidents, injuries, or property damage.
Notify the Operations Manager and Dispatch of issues under Service Machine protocol, including blocked containers, incomplete services, and other route problems.
Communicate customer requests, issues, and service changes to the Operations Manager and Dispatch.
Completely empty containers and leave customer locations clean and free of debris.
Position containers on customer property so they do not block driveway entrances or traffic.
Follow route assignments and complete all documentation when checking in at the end of the route.
Operate vehicles and/or equipment in a safe and reliable manner.