CDL A Driver

WM; Arkansas; On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401K with match

Paid vacation, holidays, and personal

Stock purchase plan

Job summary

WM is seeking a Route Driver Hybrid to cover routes for WMHS and Medical Waste. The role involves transporting confidential information and waste, with an emphasis on service quality and client trust. The position supports a 4-day work week in a day-shift schedule and involves early start times.

Required qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED, 3 years driving experience, CDL Class A, and forklift certification. Benefits and growth opportunities are offered by WM.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3 years of driving experience with Trucks/Box Trucks preferred.
• CDL Class A license required; forklift certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform onsite/offsite document destruction and transport medical waste.
• Plan daily schedule based on customer needs and route sheets.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations.
• Provide high level of customer service and resolve issues with Transportation Supervisor.
• Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections and report maintenance needs.

Skills

Truck driving experience

CDL Class A

Forklift operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Stericycle is now part of WM. To learn more about WM's acquisition of Stericycle, CLICK HERE to read the press release.

Pay: $23.50

Shift: Monday-Friday, 4 day work week, Day off to be determined by assigned route, 4:30 am start time

What is the value of a WM Job? At WM we know that the value of a WM job is more than a paycheck. It's a way to create opportunities for you and your family. This is why we are constantly working to make WM a great place to work and grow a career.

We Are Always Working For A Sustainable Tomorrow: Our mission is to leave the world a better place than we found it by helping its inhabitants find purpose in becoming its caretakers.

We Are People First: The members of the WM family are the foundation for our success. We foster an environment where all teammates feel welcomed, valued and seen.

We Are Committed to Your Growth: Your Tomorrow Education Assistance Program, paid on-the-job training, and established career progression.

We Are Stable: From the front line to the corporate offices, our team members perform essential and meaningful work.

We Are a Family: At WM we are over 60,000 people - from many places and many backgrounds, and it is our amazing differences that make us stronger.

We Are Investing in You: Amazing Medical, Dental & Vision, 401K with match, discounted stock options, dependent day care, and more!

I. Job Summary

The Route Driver Hybrid is able to fill in as a Long Haul CDL-A driver, in the WMHS and Medical Waste business, as needed. This position covers routes when other team members are on vacation or sick, including those team members at remote transfer locations for both WMHS and Medical Waste. They are responsible for providing industry leading levels of service to our clients while taking care of all customer document destruction needs or medical waste removal. The integrity of every Route Driver is essential to maintaining goodwill and building new bonds of trust with our clients. The Route Driver is a member of the Operations team and plays an integral role as the face of WMHS and Medical Waste. The Route Driver maintains all WM policies, standards, and practices and ensures adherence to WM's Vision, Mission and Values

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs onsite/offsite document destruction of confidential information or pick up and transport medical waste
• Pick up and transport waste safely according to all federal, state, and local rules and regulations
• Plans daily schedule based on customers’ needs by reviewing daily paperwork, e.g., manifest, route sheets, previous VCR, etc. provided by the Transportation Manager/Supervisor or Dispatcher
• May prepare and load trucks to service select accounts for the delay ensuring enough supplies are added
• Pick up specified waste from each customer site scheduled for the day. Ensures that customers have packaged and prepared the waste according to all federal, state, and local rules and regulations before transporting
• Provide the highest level of customer service to assigned accounts on a daily basis, communicating any issues to Transportation Manager/Supervisor or Dispatcher for resolution. This includes, but is not limited to re-routes, adjustments in container sizes, training, etc.
• Performs pre-trip, post-trip checks, and driver check-in on assigned truck, prior to leaving or closing for the day. Reports any maintenance problems to Transportation/Dispatcher for follow-up
• Operates company equipment in a safe and efficient manner in an effort to minimize the risk of injury and equipment damage
• Complies with all local, state and federal laws governing driver fitness and hours of service. Ensures that assigned paperwork is completed legibly, neatly, accurately, and completely and returned to Transportation Supervisor or Dispatcher for processing. Ensures DOT Driver Log is completed, if applicable
• Maintains a high level of security when emptying consoles and/or collection totes by ensuring all documents are retrieved and the consoles/containers are securely locked. Services accounts using a hand-held device, ensuring console/containers are barcoded, locations are up to date, and the accuracy of type and quantity of consoles/containers
• Communicates with Transportation Supervisor and/or Dispatcher regarding any change to route pickups, including address changes, customer not having waste ready for pickup, etc. Ensures that employee covering for specific route is aware of any situations outside the norm in order to provide the highest level of customer service. Reports any problems/issues with accounts to Transportation Supervisor and/or Dispatcher before the close of business each day
• Manages assigned routes ensuring customers’ material collected and serviced in a timely and accurate manner
• Handles and responds to all customer problems and inquiries expediently and in the best interest of both the customer and our business
• Performs pre-trip and post-trip maintenance on assigned truck prior to leaving or closing for the day. Reports any maintenance problems to Transportation/Dispatcher for follow-up
• Perform other duties and responsibilities, as assigned

III. Qualifications

A. Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• 3 years of Experience, preferably in driving Trucks and Box Trucks
• Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A and
• Forklift Certification: Must be experienced in safe operation of powered industrial trucks (e.g., sit-down, stand-up, reach truck) Ability to pass practical forklift operation assessment upon hire Ability to pass forklifter ceritification process within first 90 days of hire

IV. Physical Requirements

• Standing
• Walking
• Lifting
• Pushing
• Pulling
• Crouching
• Reaching
• Handling
• Sitting
• Talking
• Hearing

V. Benefits

• At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability.
• In addition, we offer a stock purchase plan, company matching on a 401(k), and more.
• Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days.
• Please note that benefits may vary by site.

ABOUT WM

WM (WM.com) is North America's leading provider of comprehensive environmental solutions. Previously known as Waste Management and based in Houston, Texas, WM is driven by commitments to put people first and achieve success with integrity. The company, through its subsidiaries, provides collection, recycling and disposal services to millions of residential, commercial, industrial, medical and municipal customers throughout the U.S. and Canada. With innovative infrastructure and capabilities in recycling, organics and renewable energy, WM provides environmental solutions to and collaborates with its customers in helping them pursue their sustainability goals. WM has the largest disposal network and collection fleet in North America, is the largest recycler of post‑consumer materials and is a leader in beneficial use of landfill gas, with a growing network of renewable natural gas plants and the most landfill gas‑to‑electricity plants in North America. WM’s fleet includes more than 12,000 natural gas trucks – the largest heavy‑duty natural gas truck fleet in the industry in North America. Healthcare Solutions provides collection and disposal services of regulated medical waste, as well as secure information destruction services, in the U.S., Canada and Western Europe. To learn more about WM and the company’s sustainability progress and solutions, visit Sustainability.WM.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity

For United States: WM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

For Canada: WM is committed to the principle of equal employment for all applicants and employees, without discrimination on the basis of all grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please notify us if you require accommodation.

Real ID

In order to travel by air or access federal property, federal law requires individuals have a REAL ID or an acceptable alternative. This position may require the successful candidate to travel by air for business reasons or service federal property. Accordingly, successful candidates must have, or be willing to obtain, a REAL ID or TSA‑approved alternative.