Non-CDL Container Driver

Waste Management, Inc. (WM)•West Jordan, UT

About The Position

Safely operates a heavy-duty truck on designated routes and performs assigned duties. The role requires following applicable safety regulations and company expectations, keeping the vehicle clean and safe, completing vehicle inspections and route documentation, and communicating route, service, safety, and customer issues to Dispatch or the Route Manager. Drivers dump containers completely, leave customer locations free of debris, and position containers safely on customer property. The position is designated safety sensitive and requires compliance with safety rules and protocols, including applicable drug and alcohol testing. Drivers are described as being home at night and on weekends.

Requirements

No prior work experience is required.
Must be at least 18 years old and legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located.
Must be 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 successfully complete pre-employment screening, including a drug screen and physical.
Current state-issued standard driver's license.
Acceptable driving record.
Must strictly comply with safety rules and protocols for this safety-sensitive role.
Must have or be willing to obtain a REAL ID or TSA-approved alternative if required for business air travel or access to federal property.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or accredited G.E.D.

Responsibilities

Operate a heavy-duty truck on assigned routes in accordance with OSHA, DOT, local, state, federal, and company requirements.
Maintain a clean and safe vehicle.
Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections using the standard Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR), documenting issues for review and repair.
Immediately report unsafe situations and service calls to the Route Manager or Dispatch before attempting service.
Participate in required training, briefings, and meetings.
Work with Route Managers to improve route efficiency and identify problematic or unsafe accounts.
Perform duties as scheduled by the Route Manager or Dispatch, including assisting other company drivers as directed.
Notify the Route Manager of incidents, accidents, injuries, or property damage.
Notify Dispatch or the Route Manager of issues such as blocked containers, potential missed pickups, or other route problems, following Service Machine protocol.
Communicate customer requests and issues to Dispatch or the Route Manager.
Completely empty containers and leave customer locations clean and free of debris.
Complete and submit customer tickets when excess yardage must be removed.
Position containers upright, replace lids properly, and ensure containers do not block driveways or traffic.
Follow route assignments throughout the day and complete documentation when checking in at the end of the route.
Comply with safety rules and protocols and applicable drug and alcohol testing requirements.