CDL Driver- Roll Off Hobbs, NM

Hobbschamber; Hobbs (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock purchase plan

401(k) matching

Job summary

Waste Management in New Mexico is hiring CDL drivers to operate heavy-duty trucks for waste collection and recycling services. You will handle front, side, or rear-end load lifts, traveling to disposal or transfer facilities while adhering to safety rules and DOT requirements.

The role emphasizes pre/post-trip inspections, reporting issues, and maintaining clear communication with Dispatch. Experience with CDL A/B and air-brake endorsements is preferred.

Qualifications

• 1 year operating a vehicle requiring a CDL.
• 1 year equivalent military driving within the last 7 years.
• Must be at least 18 years of age and legally eligible to work.
• Able to read, write, and speak English well enough to interact with the public and complete records.
• Pre-employment screening including drug screen and physical.
• CDL Class A with air-brake endorsement or CDL Class B with air-brake endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Operates vehicle in accordance with safety, OSHA and DOT requirements.
• Performs pre- and post-trip inspections and documents checks.
• Reports unsafe situations or service issues immediately.
• Attends required trainings, briefings, and meetings.
• Works with Operations Manager to improve route efficiencies.
• Notifies of incidents, accidents, or property damage.
• Communicates customer requests to Operations or Dispatch.
• Completes end-of-day documentation and checkout.

Skills

CDL required

English proficiency

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The value of a WM job is more than a paycheck. It’s a way to create opportunities for you and your family. ?

We Are Stable : ? Our WM team is home every day, and our team members ? perform essential and meaningful work.

We Are Committed to Growth: ? 100% tuition paid for benefits eligible employees and ? their family, and established career progression.

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

Who are we? #WeAreWM

I. Job Summary

Drivers operate heavy-duty trucks with front, side, or rear-end load lift attachments dependent on the line of business they're operating in and the type of truck they're operating. Drivers will transport the material to a disposal, transfer or recycle facility when trucks reach legal load capacity. Commercial Drivers are responsible for providing the pick-up service of containers filled with waste or recyclable material. Containers may weigh in excess of 1,000 pounds and at times require drivers to maneuver wheeled containers to a pick-up stage area. Commercial Drivers navigate high-traffic and congested roadways, driveways, alleyways, and lots. Highly skilled backing maneuvers are essential to successfully perform this job. Residential Drivers are responsible for the collection of residential household waste or recyclable material and must safely maneuver vehicles in residential environments. Residential Drivers navigate high-traffic and congested roadways, driveways, alleyways, and lots. Roll-off Drivers are responsible for preparing, loading, and transporting large mobile open-top and compactor containers from customer locations. Roll-off Drivers will navigate driveways, alleyways, lots, and high-traffic roadways and may operate in tight overhead environments while on industrial routes. Highly skilled backing maneuvers are essential, to successfully perform this job.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operates vehicle in accordance with Waste Management Safety and Life Critical Rules, OSHA (Occupational and Safety Health Act) and DOT (Department of Transportation) requirements as well as all local, state and federal laws.
• Performs pre and post-trip inspections of assigned vehicle and documents checks utilizing the standard DVIR (Driver Vehicle Inspection Report).
• Immediately reports all unsafe situations or service-related issues to Operations Manager or Dispatch.
• Attends and participates in all scheduled training programs, briefings, and meetings as required by WM or directed by the Route Manager.
• Works closely with Operations Manager to improve route efficiencies and identify best practices.
• Notifies Operations Manager of any incidents, accidents, injuries, or property damage.
• Notifies Operations Manager or Dispatch of service interruptions including closed or impassable streets or alleyways, receptacles too heavy to service or potential safety hazards.
• Communicates customer requests to Operations Manager or Dispatch.
• Completely dumps all receptacles and leaves the customer’s location clean and free of debris.
• Follows route assignments as directed and completes end-of-day documentation and check-out process.
• Performs all duties as scheduled by Operations Manager or Dispatch and assists other drivers as directed to meet customer needs.

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.
• Successfully complete pre-employment screening, including drug screen and physical
• Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A with an air-brake endorsement or
• Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class B with an air-brake endorsement

B. Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (accredited)

IV. Physical Requirements

• Standing
• Walking
• Lifting
• Pushing
• Pulling
• Crouching
• Reaching
• 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.

V. Benefits

At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability.

• stock purchase plan, company matching on a 401(k), and more
• paid vacation, holidays, and personal days

Please note that benefits may vary by site.

Additional Postings available from Waste Management of New Mexico