Container Driver, Commercial - Lima, OH

MSCCN; Lima (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Waste Management in Lima, Ohio is seeking a professional to safely operate a heavy-duty truck on designated routes. This on-site role requires a CDL Class B license, clean driving record, and ability to meet pre-employment screening.

You will perform pre- and post-trip inspections, report unsafe conditions, cooperate with route managers, and ensure containers are serviced and cleaned at customer sites. This safety-sensitive position emphasizes compliance with OSHA/DOT rules and teamwork with

Qualifications

• CDL-Class B license required.
• 1 year operating a vehicle or equivalent military driving in the last 7 years.
• Must be at least 18 years old and eligible to work.
• Able to read, write, and speak English well enough to interact with the public and complete records.
• Successful completion of pre-employment screening, including drug screen and physical.

Responsibilities

• Operates vehicle per OSHA/DOT requirements and company expectations; maintains a clean, safe vehicle.
• Conducts pre- and post-trip inspections and documents issues on DVIR.
• Reports unsafe situations to Route Manager or Dispatch before service.
• Cooperates in training, briefings, and meetings.
• Works with Route Managers to improve route efficiency and address unsafe accounts.
• Completes duties as scheduled and assists other drivers as needed.
• Notifies Route Manager of incidents, injuries, or property damage.
• Communicates customer requests to Dispatch or Route Manager.
• Ensures containers are emptied and customer sites are left clean.

Skills

CDL Class B

English proficiency

Pre-employment screening

Drug screening

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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I. Job Summary

Safely operates a heavy-duty truck to perform assigned duties on designated routes.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• 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 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.

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

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
• (CDL)-Class B

B. Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D (accredited)

IV. Physical Requirements

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