CDL Truck Driver

Waste Management; Somerset (Somerset County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Waste Management as a heavy-duty truck operator at our new hauling site opening in Vintondale, PA, in 2025. This entry-level position offers comprehensive training and benefits including medical, dental, and paid vacation, making it a stable career choice.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

401K with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Qualifications

• Must possess a Commercial Drivers License B (CDL).
• Applicant must be at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Operates vehicle according to OSHA and DOT requirements.
• Performs pre- and post-trip inspections of assigned vehicle.
• Communicates any hazardous situations to Route Manager or Dispatch.

Job description

Just announced, WM will be opening a brand-new hauling site in Vintondale, PA in 2025. This new facility will also include a fleet that runs on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG). Trucks fueled by CNG run cleaner, reducing emissions of carbon monoxide by 75-percent and carbon dioxide by 25-percent. Join our team today and enjoy the benefits of a brand-new facility. During this period of transition operations will continue to be conducted out of the Somerset location.

What is the value of a WM job?
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
Ready to roll with us? Click Apply to join the WM team today (formerly Waste Management)

I. Job Summary
Safely operates a heavy-duty truck to perform assigned duties on transfer routes.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned.

• 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 utilizing 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. Supervisory Responsibilities
This job has no supervisory duties.

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

A. Education and Experience

• Education: None required.
• Experience: No prior work experience required.

B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements

• Commercial Drivers License B (CDL).
• The CDL is a requirement, therefore, an applicant must be 18 years of age.
• Successfully complete pre-employment DOT drug screen, physical, and background check, which will include previous employment check, and motor vehicle record review.
• Acceptable driving record required.

Benefits
At Waste Management, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.

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