Non-CDL Container Truck Driver, Residential

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

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Safely operates a heavy-duty truck on designated residential routes, completing assigned collection duties while following safety rules, regulations, and company expectations. The role includes inspecting and maintaining the assigned vehicle, communicating route and customer issues, ensuring containers are emptied and left properly positioned, and completing route documentation. Drivers receive paid on-the-job training and are expected to comply with safety protocols, including applicable drug and alcohol testing. The position is based on-site and pays an expected base rate of $23.00 per hour. The posted schedule starts at 6:00 AM, Monday through Friday. WM notes that drivers are home at night and on weekends.

Requirements

No prior work experience required.
At least 18 years of age and legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located.
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.
Successfully complete pre-employment screening, including a drug screen and physical.
Hold a current state-issued standard driver's license.
Have an acceptable driving record.
Comply with safety rules and protocols; the role is designated safety sensitive and may require drug and alcohol testing, including pre-employment, post-incident, reasonable-suspicion, and random testing.
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 GED.

Responsibilities

Operate the assigned vehicle in compliance with OSHA, DOT, local, state, and federal requirements, as well as company fleet expectations; keep the vehicle clean and safe.
Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections using the standard Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR), document issues, and submit them for corrective review or repair.
Report unsafe situations and service calls to the Route Manager or Dispatch before attempting service.
Participate in scheduled training, briefings, and meetings as required by the Route Manager.
Work with Route Managers to improve route efficiency and identify problem or unsafe accounts.
Perform duties as scheduled by the Route Manager or Dispatch, including assisting other company drivers when directed.
Report incidents, accidents, injuries, and property damage to the Route Manager.
Notify Dispatch or the Route Manager of route issues under Service Machine protocol, including blocked containers, potential missed pickups, or other problems.
Communicate customer requests or issues to Dispatch or the Route Manager.
Empty containers completely 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.