Lead CDL Truck Driver & Route Training Coach

WM (Waste Management); Key West (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

401K with match

Boot allowance

Job summary

WM (Waste Management) in Florida is seeking a Lead Driver to substitute for open routes, assist drivers in completing routes, and train new drivers while mentoring teams on route efficiency.

The role requires CDL (A or B) with air-brake endorsements, 5+ years of driving experience, and solid English communication. It is a safety-sensitive position with strict compliance to safety rules and DOT regulations.

Qualifications

• Five years of CDL driving experience or equivalent military driving experience.
• CDL Class A with air-brake endorsement or CDL Class B with air-brake endorsement.
• Must be 18+ and legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Able to read, write and speak English well enough to interact with the public and complete records.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen and physical.

Responsibilities

• Provides On-the-Job training of new drivers and retrains drivers who have been re-assigned to new routes or responsible for performance.
• Observes and coaches new drivers to ensure safety and performance duties are met.
• Operates vehicle following safety and DOT regulations.
• Performs pre- and post-trip inspections and documents checks.
• Mentions service interruptions and communicates customer requests to dispatch.

Skills

CDL experience

English proficiency

Pre-employment screening

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CDL Class A with air-brake endorsement

CDL Class B with air-brake endorsement

Job description

WM (Waste Management) in Florida is seeking a Lead Driver to substitute for open routes, assist drivers in completing routes, and train new drivers while mentoring teams on route efficiency.

The role requires CDL (A or B) with air-brake endorsements, 5+ years of driving experience, and solid English communication. It is a safety-sensitive position with strict compliance to safety rules and DOT regulations.