CDL Truck Driver Residential – WM
Job Summary
Safely operates a heavy‑duty truck to perform assigned duties on transfer routes.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Operates vehicle in accordance with Occupational and Safety Health Act (OSHA) and Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements, including all local, state and federal regulations and company fleet expectations, while maintaining a clean and safe vehicle.
- Performs pre‑and post‑trip inspections of the assigned vehicle using the standard Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR) and records all issues 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 problems 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, injuries, or property damage.
- Notifies Dispatch or Route Manager of issues as prescribed by Service Machine protocol, including blocked containers, potential missed pick‑ups, or other 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 so that lids are properly replaced, containers are set upright, and no containers block driveway entrances or traffic.
- Follows route assignments throughout the day and completes all required documentation when checking‑in at the end of the route.
- Undergoes all scheduled training and safety briefings as directed by the company.
This job has no supervisory duties.
Qualifications
- Education: None required.
- Experience: No prior work experience required.
- Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) class B; applicant must be 18 years old.
- Successfully complete a pre‑employment DOT drug screen, physical exam, background check, and motor‑vehicle record review.
- Acceptable driving record required.
Benefits
At Waste Management, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short‑term disability. Additional benefits include a Stock Purchase Plan, company match on a 401(k), paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Benefits may vary by site.
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