About the Role
Drivers operate heavy-duty trucks with front, side, or rear-end load lift attachments. They transport materials to disposal, transfer, or recycle facilities when trucks reach legal load capacity. This role involves providing pick-up service for containers filled with waste or recyclable material, which may weigh over 1,000 pounds and require maneuvering.
Responsibilities
- Operates vehicle in accordance with safety and life critical rules, OSHA, DOT requirements, and all local, state, and federal laws.
- Performs pre and post-trip inspections of assigned vehicle and documents checks.
- Immediately reports all unsafe situations or service-related issues to the Operations Manager or Dispatch.
- Attends and participates in all scheduled training programs, briefings, and meetings.
- Works closely with the 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 the 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.
- Manual loading may be required, including rolling out and lining up totes, and manually loading overflow bags or larger items.
Requirements
- 1 year operating a vehicle requiring a CDL or 1 year equivalent military driving within the last 7 years.
- 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.
- Legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located.
- CDL Class A with an air-brake endorsement Upon Hire or CDL Class B with an air-brake endorsement Upon Hire.
- Must have or be willing to obtain a REAL ID or TSA-approved alternative.
Skills
- Highly skilled backing maneuvers are essential.
- Commercial Drivers navigate high-traffic and congested roadways, driveways, alleyways, and lots.
- Roll-off Drivers may operate in tight overhead environments while on industrial routes.
Location
- Esander
Work Type
- On-site
- Union position
Experience Level
- 1 year
Education Level
- High School Diploma or GED (accredited) (Preferred)
Salary/Compensations
- $30.46 / hour
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life insurance
- Short-term disability
- Stock purchase plan
- Company matching on RRSP
- Paid vacation
- Holidays
- Personal days
About the Company
- WM 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, through its subsidiaries, provides collection, recycling and disposal services to millions of residential, commercial, industrial, medical and municipal customers throughout the U.S. and Canada.
- With innovative infrastructure and capabilities in recycling, organics and renewable energy, WM provides environmental solutions to and collaborates with its customers in helping them pursue their sustainability goals.
- WM has the largest disposal network and collection fleet in North America, is the largest recycler of post‑consumer materials and is a leader in beneficial use of landfill gas.
- WM’s fleet includes more than 12,000 natural gas trucks – the largest heavy‑duty natural gas truck fleet in the industry in North America.
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. Please notify us if you require accommodation.
