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About the Role

Drivers operate heavy-duty trucks with front, side, or rear-end 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 wheeled containers. Drivers navigate high-traffic and congested roadways, driveways, alleyways, and lots, requiring highly skilled backing maneuvers. Some manual loading of overflow bags or larger items may be required.

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 the Operations Manager or Dispatch.
Attends and participates in all scheduled training programs, briefings, and meetings as required.
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, including closed or impassable streets or alleyways, receptacles too heavy to service, or potential safety hazards.
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 to meet customer needs.
Some “Manual Loading” may be required – rolling out and lining up Totes prior to setting on lift.
Some overflow bags/larger items will need to be manually loaded.

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 be able to make the commute to 20 Esandar Drive every day.
Must have, or be willing to obtain, a REAL ID or TSA-approved alternative.

Skills

Commercial Drivers are responsible for providing the pick-up service of containers filled with waste or recyclable material.
Commercial Drivers navigate high-traffic and congested roadways, driveways, alleyways, and lots.
Highly skilled backing maneuvers are essential to successfully perform this job.
Residential Drivers navigate high-traffic and congested roadways, driveways, alleyways, and lots.
Roll-off Drivers will navigate driveways, alleyways, lots, and high-traffic roadways and may operate in tight overhead environments while on industrial routes.
Highly skilled backing maneuvers are essential, to successfully perform this job.

Location

Esandar

Work Type

On-site
Daily overtime
Saturdays

Experience Level

1 year operating a vehicle requiring a CDL or equivalent military driving experience within the last 7 years

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
Paid holidays
Paid personal days

About the Company

WM is North America's leading provider of comprehensive environmental solutions.
Previously known as Waste Management and based in Houston, Texas, 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, 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.