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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 can weigh over 1,000 pounds and may require maneuvering to a pick-up stage area. Drivers navigate high-traffic and congested roadways, driveways, alleyways, and lots, requiring highly skilled backing maneuvers.

Responsibilities

Operates vehicle in accordance with Waste Management Safety and Life Critical Rules, OSHA, and DOT requirements, as well as all local, state, and federal laws.
Performs pre and post-trip inspections of assigned vehicle and documents checks using the standard DVIR.
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 as required.
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 including closed or impassable streets or alleyways, receptacles too heavy to service, or potential safety hazards.
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 by Route Manager or Dispatch and assists other drivers as directed to meet customer needs.

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.
Must have, or be willing to obtain, a REAL ID or TSA-approved alternative for potential air travel or federal property access.

Skills

Highly skilled backing maneuvers

Work Type

Monday-Friday, 5am start time

Experience Level

No experience

Education Level

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

Salary/Compensations

$22 - $31

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability.
Stock purchase plan.
Company matching on a 401(k).
Paid vacation, holidays, and personal days.

About the Company

WM is North America's leading provider of comprehensive environmental solutions.
Based in Houston, Texas, 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.
With innovative infrastructure and capabilities in recycling, organics, and renewable energy, WM provides environmental solutions and collaborates with customers to help them pursue their sustainability goals.
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 the beneficial use of landfill gas, with a growing network of renewable natural gas plants and the most landfill gas-to-electricity plants in North America.
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.
Healthcare Solutions provides collection and disposal services of regulated medical waste, as well as secure information destruction services, in the U.S., Canada, and Western Europe.

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.