CDL Truck Driver Class A Tractor Trailer

WM; New Braunfels (TX); On-site; USD 30,117 - 42,895; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive total compensation package

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Job summary

A waste management company is seeking a CDL A Driver Tractor Trailer in New Braunfels, Texas. The role involves safely operating a tractor-trailer on designated routes and performing vehicle inspections. Candidates must have a Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A and 1 year of driving experience. Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience operating a vehicle requiring a CDL.
• Must possess a valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A upon hire.
• Must be at least 18 years of age and legally eligible to work in the US.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a tractor-trailer or straight truck on designated routes.
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections using standard eDVIR.
• Report any unsafe situations to Operations Manager and Dispatch.

Skills

Operating a tractor-trailer with manual transmission

Forklift experience

Baler experience

Education

None required

Tools

eDVIR system for inspections

Job description

Overview

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Schedule: M-F, 6:00am-4:30pm; occasional Saturdays.

Pay: $26.50 per hour.

The ideal applicant will have 1 year of experience operating a tractor-trailer with a manual transmission (no restrictions) and 1-year forklift experience preferred. Baler experience preferred. Willing to complete mandatory 2-week training in Arizona. The role requires operating a commercial vehicle with a manual transmission at this site.

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I. Job Summary

Safely operates a tractor-trailer or a straight truck with a pup trailer (or other vehicle requiring a class A CDL) to perform assigned duties on designated routes.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operates vehicle in accordance with OSHA, DOT, local, state and federal requirements and Company expectations; maintains a clean and safe vehicle.
• Performs pre- and post-trip inspections using standard eDVIR; notes issues on eDVIR for corrective review/repair.
• Immediately reports any unsafe situations or unscheduled service calls to Operations Manager and Dispatch before attempting service.
• Participates in scheduled training, briefings, and meetings as required by Operations Manager.
• Works with Operations Managers and Dispatch to improve route efficiencies and identify problem or unsafe accounts.
• Performs duties as scheduled by Operations Manager and Dispatch; assists other drivers as directed.
• Notifies Operations Manager of incidents, accidents, injuries, or property damage.
• Notifies Operations Manager and Dispatch of issues per Service Machine protocol (e.g., blocked containers, incomplete services, route problems).
• Communicates customer requests, issues, or service changes to Operations Manager and Dispatch.
• Fully dumps containers and leaves customer locations clean and free of debris; positions containers without blocking driveways or traffic.
• Follows route assignments and completes all documentation when checking in at the end of the route.

III. Qualifications

The requirements below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.

• Education and Experience: Education - None required. Experience - 1 year operating a vehicle requiring a CDL or 1 year equivalent military driving within the last 7 years.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A upon hire required.
• Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities: Must be at least 18 years of age; legally eligible to work in the United States; ability to perform physical requirements with/without reasonable accommodations; successfully complete pre-employment DOT drug screen and DOT physical.

IV. Work Environment

Listed below are key points regarding the physical requirements and work environment. A reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Requires motor coordination of arms, hands, fingers, and legs.
• Exerts physical effort in handling objects; weights are site-dependent.
• Requires pushing, pulling, bending, twisting, and lifting up to specified pounds.
• Normal setting is outdoors and/or driving a video/GPS monitored vehicle.
• Exposure to dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements most of the workday.

Benefits

WM offers a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, 401(k) with company match, stock purchase options, and more. Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days; benefits may vary by site.

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