About the Role
Drivers operate heavy-duty trucks and are responsible for collecting waste or recyclable materials from customer locations. This role involves navigating various roadways, performing essential backing maneuvers, and ensuring customer locations are left clean. Drivers are expected to adhere to all safety regulations and company policies.
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 Operations Manager or Dispatch.
- Attends and participates in all scheduled training programs, briefings, and meetings.
- 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.
- 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 and assists other drivers as directed.
Requirements
- 1 year operating a vehicle requiring a CDL or 1 year equivalent military driving within the last 7 years.
- Must be at least 18 years of age and legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located.
- 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.
- Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A with an air-brake endorsement or Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class B with an air-brake endorsement.
- Must have or be willing to obtain a REAL ID or TSA-approved alternative if required for air travel or federal property access.
Skills
- Driving
- Backing maneuvers
- Customer service
Location
- On-site
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 1 year
Education Level
- High School Diploma or GED (preferred)
Salary/Compensations
- $22.00 to $31.00
Benefits
- Annual Education Assistance Benefit
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- 401K with match
- Discounted stock options
- Dependent day care
- Short-term disability
- Stock purchase plan
- Company matching on 401(k)
- Paid vacation, holidays, and personal days
About the Company
- WM (formerly Waste Management) is North America's leading provider of comprehensive environmental solutions.
- WM is driven by commitments to put people first and achieve success with integrity.
- The company provides collection, recycling and disposal services to millions of residential, commercial, industrial, medical and municipal customers throughout the U.S. and Canada.
- WM has the largest disposal network and collection fleet in North America.
- WM is the largest recycler of post-consumer materials.
- WM is a leader in beneficial use of landfill gas.
- WM operates the most landfill gas‑to‑electricity plants in North America.
- WM's fleet includes more than 12,000 natural gas trucks.
Equal Opportunity
- WM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
- WM is committed to the principle of equal employment for all applicants and employees, without discrimination on the basis of all grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation.
- Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
