CDL Truck Driver Commercial FEL Benefits Day 1

WM (Waste Management); Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

401K with match

Discounted stock options

Dependent day care

Career growth

Job summary

Waste Management is seeking CDL drivers to operate heavy-duty trucks delivering waste and recyclables to disposal, transfer, or recycle facilities. You may drive front, side, or rear-load trucks and perform precise backing maneuvers in urban and suburban environments.

As part of our team, you’ll work safely under DVIR and DOT guidelines, complete end-of-day paperwork, and support route efficiency improvements with Operations Managers.

Qualifications

• 1 year operating a vehicle requiring a CDL or equivalent military driving within the last 7 years.
• Must be at least 18 years of age and legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located.
• 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.
• CDL Class A with an air-brake endorsement or CDL Class B with an air-brake endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Operate vehicle in accordance with WM safety rules and DOT requirements.
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections and document checks.
• Report unsafe situations or service-related issues to Operations Manager or Dispatch.
• Attend and participate in scheduled training programs and meetings.
• Work with Operations Manager to improve route efficiencies and identify best practices.
• Notify Operations Manager of incidents, injuries, or property damage.
• Communicate customer requests to Operations Manager or Dispatch.
• Complete end-of-day documentation and checkout process.
• Assist other drivers as directed to meet customer needs.

Skills

CDL experience

English proficiency

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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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. 1 year operating a vehicle requiring a CDL or
2. 1 year equivalent military driving within the last 7 years and
3. Must be at least 18 years of age and legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located and
4. 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
5. Successfully complete pre-employment screening, including drug screen and physical
6. Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A with an air-brake endorsement or
7. Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class B with an air-brake endorsement

B. Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (accredited)

IV. Physical Requirements

Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essen