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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. Drivers are responsible for the pick-up service of containers filled with waste or recyclable material, which may weigh over 1,000 pounds and require maneuvering to a pick-up stage area. This role involves navigating 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 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 the Operations Manager of any incidents, accidents, injuries, or property damage.
Notifies the 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.

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.
Manual driving experience preferred.
Must have, or be willing to obtain, a REAL ID or TSA-approved alternative if required for air travel or federal property access.

Skills

Operating heavy-duty trucks
Transporting materials
Waste and recycling collection
Navigating high-traffic roadways
Skilled backing maneuvers
Performing pre and post-trip inspections
Documenting inspections
Reporting unsafe situations
Participating in training
Improving route efficiencies
Reporting incidents and accidents
Communicating customer requests
Maintaining clean work areas
Following route assignments
Completing end-of-day documentation

Location

Liverpool, NY

Work Type

Onsite
Full-time

Experience Level

1 year of experience 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

$27.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits

New Hire Bonus: $3000
Yearly Boot Allowance: $300
Stable shift pattern
Home every day
Annual Education Assistance Benefit
Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
401K with company match
Discounted stock options
Dependent day care
Paid vacation, holidays, and personal days
Life insurance
Short-term disability

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 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.

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.