Non-CDL Container Driver, Residential

Waste Management, Inc. (WM)•Rochester, NY

3h•Onsite

About The Position

Safely operates a heavy-duty truck to perform assigned duties on designated residential routes. The driver operates the vehicle in compliance with OSHA, DOT, local, state, federal, and company requirements; maintains a clean and safe vehicle; completes vehicle inspections and route documentation; and communicates safety, service, and customer issues to the Route Manager or Dispatch. The position is safety-sensitive and requires strict compliance with safety rules and protocols, including applicable drug and alcohol testing. The role is an onsite position with a 6 AM start time, Monday through Friday. Starting pay is $23.00 per hour, and the posting lists a $300 boot allowance. WM describes its work as essential and meaningful and highlights its sustainability mission, people-first culture, career progression, paid on-the-job training, and education assistance. Eligible employees receive a competitive total compensation package, with benefits that may vary by site.

Requirements

No prior work experience 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 sufficiently 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; the role may include drug and alcohol testing in accordance with government regulations and company policies.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or G.E.D. (accredited).

Responsibilities

Operate a heavy-duty truck safely on assigned routes and comply with OSHA, DOT, applicable laws, and company fleet expectations.
Maintain a clean and safe vehicle.
Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections using the Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR), documenting issues for corrective review or repair.
Report unsafe situations and service calls to the Route Manager or Dispatch before attempting service.
Participate and cooperate in scheduled training, briefings, and meetings as required by the Route Manager.
Work with Route Managers to improve route efficiency and identify problematic or unsafe accounts.
Perform duties as scheduled by the Route Manager or Dispatch and assist other company drivers as directed.
Notify the Route Manager of incidents, accidents, injuries, or property damage.
Notify Dispatch or the Route Manager of route issues under Service Machine protocol, including blocked containers, potential missed pickups, and other problems.
Communicate customer requests or 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 on customer property with lids properly replaced, containers upright, and driveways and traffic unobstructed.
Follow route assignments and complete all documentation when checking in at the end of the route.