About the Role
Drivers operate heavy-duty trucks to transport materials to disposal, transfer, or recycle facilities. They are responsible for providing pick-up service of waste or recyclable materials, navigating various roadways and environments, and performing essential backing maneuvers. The role involves ensuring customer locations are left clean and free of debris, and adhering to all safety regulations.
Responsibilities
- Operates vehicle in accordance with Waste Management Safety and Life Critical Rules, OSHA, and DOT requirements.
- Performs pre and post-trip inspections of assigned vehicle and documents checks.
- Immediately reports all unsafe situations or service-related issues to Route Manager or Dispatch.
- Attends and participates in all scheduled training programs, briefings, and meetings.
- Works closely with Route Manager to improve route efficiencies and identify best practices.
- Notifies Route Manager of any incidents, accidents, injuries, or property damage.
- Notifies Route Manager or Dispatch of service interruptions.
- Communicates customer requests to Dispatch or Route Manager.
- 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 and assists other drivers as directed.
Requirements
- No experience required.
- 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.
- Must be at least 18 years of age and legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located.
- 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.
Skills
- Driving
- Backing maneuvers
- Customer service
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Entry-level
Education Level
- High School Diploma or G.E.D. (accredited) preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $ (Pay Range)
Benefits
- Competitive total compensation package
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability
- Stock Purchase Plan
- Company match on 401K
- Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days
- Annual Education Assistance Benefit
About the Company
- WM (formerly Waste Management) is a stable company where team members perform essential and meaningful work.
- WM is committed to growth and invests in its employees.
