CDL Truck Driver-Relief Residential Driver

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

Job summary

WM (Waste Management) is seeking qualified CDL drivers for multiple routes in Palmdale, CA. The role involves operating heavy-duty trucks, handling waste/recyclables, and ensuring safety and compliance on busy roadways.

Responsibilities include pre/post-trip inspections, reporting safety concerns, and maintaining clean work sites. A valid CDL with air-brake endorsement and a high school diploma or GED are required, with on-the-job training provided.

Qualifications

• CDL Class A or B with air-brake endorsement is required.
• At least 1 year of CDL driving experience or 1 year of military driving in the last 7 years.
• Must be at least 18 years old and legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Ability to read, write and speak English well enough for basic communication and records.
• Must successfully complete pre-employment drug screen and physical.
• HD or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operates heavy-duty trucks with appropriate load lift attachments according to business line.
• Transport waste or recyclables to disposal, transfer, or recycle facilities after reaching load capacity.
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections and document checks (DVIR).
• Notify supervisor of unsafe situations, incidents, or service issues.
• Attend required training and coordinate with Route Manager to improve route efficiency.
• Communicate customer requests to Operations Manager or Dispatch.
• Dump receptacles completely and leave site clean and debris-free.
• Follow route assignments and complete end-of-day paperwork and checkout.
• Assist other drivers as needed to meet customer needs.

Skills

CDL Class A with air-brake endorsement

CDL Class B with air-brake endorsement

1 year CDL driving experience

1 year military driving experience

English communication

Pre-employment screening

Safety rules adherence

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 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
• 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
• Handling
• Sitting
• Talking
• Hearing