Non-Experienced Residential Driver- Benefits Day One

Waste Management, Inc. (WM)•Vintondale, PA

About The Position

Residential Drivers collect residential household waste or recyclable material and safely maneuver heavy-duty vehicles in residential environments, including high-traffic and congested roadways, driveways, alleyways, and lots. Drivers operate trucks with front-, side-, or rear-end load-lift attachments, transport materials to disposal, transfer, or recycling facilities when vehicles reach legal load capacity, and may need to maneuver wheeled containers that weigh more than 1,000 pounds. The role requires safe and reliable vehicle operation, compliance with safety rules and applicable laws, and completion of vehicle inspections and related documentation. Drivers follow assigned routes, communicate service issues and customer requests, attend required training and meetings, and work with route management and dispatch to meet customer needs. This is a safety-sensitive position. The successful candidate must comply with safety protocols and may be subject to drug and alcohol testing as part of employment. Drivers are described as being home at night and on weekends.

Requirements

No experience is required.
Ability 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 and legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located.
Successfully complete pre-employment screening, including a drug screen and physical.
Hold a Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A with an air-brake endorsement or CDL Class B with an air-brake endorsement.
Comply strictly with safety rules and protocols; the position is designated safety sensitive.
May be subject to drug and alcohol testing, including pre-employment, post-incident, reasonable-suspicion, and random testing, in accordance with regulations and company policies.
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 G.E.D. (accredited).

Responsibilities

Operate the vehicle in accordance with company safety rules, OSHA and DOT requirements, and applicable local, state, and federal laws.
Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections and document checks using the Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR).
Immediately report unsafe situations and service-related issues to the Route Manager or Dispatch.
Attend and participate in scheduled training programs, briefings, and meetings as required.
Work with the Route Manager to improve route efficiency and identify best practices.
Report incidents, accidents, injuries, and property damage to the Route Manager.
Notify the Route Manager or Dispatch about service interruptions, including closed or impassable streets or alleyways, receptacles that are too heavy to service, and potential safety hazards.
Communicate customer requests to Dispatch or the Route Manager.
Completely empty receptacles and leave customer locations clean and free of debris.
Follow assigned routes and complete end-of-day documentation and check-out processes.
Perform scheduled duties and assist other drivers as directed to meet customer needs.
Collect residential household waste or recyclable material and safely maneuver vehicles in residential environments.
Transport material to a disposal, transfer, or recycling facility when the truck reaches legal load capacity.