CDL Container Driver

WM (Waste Management); Woodland (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

401K with match

Discounted stock options

Dependent day care

Job summary

WM (Waste Management) in Woodland, CA is seeking a safety-minded CDL-B truck driver to safely operate a heavy-duty truck on designated routes. The role includes pre/post-trip inspections, routine route duties, and accurate documentation with DVIR forms.

The successful candidate will have at least 1 year of CDL-B driving (or equivalent), be at least 18, pass drug screening, and communicate clearly in English. Training and career growth opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• 1 year operating a vehicle requiring a CDL or 1 year equivalent military driving within the last 7 years
• Must be at least 18 and legally eligible to work in the U.S.
• Able to read, write, and speak English well enough to interact with the public and complete reports
• Successful completion of pre-employment screening including drug screen and physical
• CDL-Class B required

Responsibilities

• Operates vehicle per OSHA/DOT requirements and company rules
• Performs pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections and notes issues on DVIR
• Reports unsafe situations or service issues to Route Manager/Dispatch
• Cooperates in trainings and route planning to improve efficiency
• Communicates customer requests to Dispatch or Route Manager
• Diesel containers, route documentation, and end-of-route check are completed accurately

Skills

CDL Class B

1 year driving experience

English proficiency

Pre-employment screening

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

DVIR

Job description

Pay Range: $26.35/hr

Shift: Monday- Friday. Start Time 5:30pm

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I. Job Summary

Safely operates a heavy-duty truck to perform assigned duties on designated routes.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operates vehicle in accordance with Occupational and Safety Health Act (OSHA) and Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements as well as all local, state and federal requirements and Company expectations for the Fleet; maintains a clean and safe vehicle.
• Performs pre- and post-trip inspections of assigned vehicle using standard DVIR (Driver Vehicle Inspection Report); notes all issues on DVIR form for corrective review/repair.
• Immediately reports any unsafe situations or service calls to Route Manager or Dispatch before attempting service.
• Participates and cooperates in all scheduled training, briefings, and meetings as required by Route Manager.
• Works closely with Route Managers to improve route efficiencies and identify problem or unsafe accounts.
• Performs all duties as scheduled by Route Manager or Dispatch, assisting other company drivers as directed.
• Notifies Route Manager of any incidents, accidents, injures, or property damage.
• Notifies Dispatch or Route Manager of issues as prescribed by Service Machine protocol, including blocked containers, potential missed pick-ups or problems that arise on the route.
• Communicates customer requests or issues to Dispatch or Route Manager.
• Completely dumps all containers and leaves the customer's location clean and free of debris.
• Completes and submits customer tickets when excess yardage must be removed.
• Positions containers on the customer's property in a manner that ensures lids are properly replaced, containers are set in an upright position, and containers do not block driveway entrances or traffic.
• Follows route assignments throughout the day and completes all documentation when checking-in at the end of the route.

III. Qualifications

A. Required Qualifications

• 1 year operating a vehicle requiring a CDL or
• 1 year equivalent military driving within the last 7 years and
• Must be at least 18 years of age and legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located and
• 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 and
• Successfully complete pre-employment screening, including drug screen and physical
• (CDL)-Class B

B. Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D (accredited)

IV. Physical Requirements

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

This role is designated as safety sensitive and will require the successful candidate to strictly comply with all safety rules and protocols. As part of the ongoing employment requirements, the successful candidate may be subject to drug and alcohol testing-including pre‑employment screening, post‑incident evaluations, reasonable suspicion checks, and random testing-in accordance with government regulations and company policies.

Pay: The expected base pay range for this position is $26.35-$28.35/hr . This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate's relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location.

V. Benefits

At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, l