About the Role
Safely operates a heavy-duty truck to perform assigned duties on swing routes, driving in residential, commercial, and construction environments.
Responsibilities
- Operates vehicle in accordance with OSHA, DOT, and all local, state, and federal requirements; maintains a clean and safe vehicle.
- Performs pre- and post-trip inspections of assigned vehicle using standard DVIR and notes all issues for corrective review/repair.
- Immediately reports any unsafe situations or service calls to Route Manager or Dispatch before attempting service.
- Participates and cooperates in all scheduled training, briefings, and meetings as required.
- Works closely with Route Managers to improve route efficiencies and identify problem or unsafe accounts.
- Performs all duties as scheduled, assisting other company drivers as directed.
- Notifies Route Manager of any incidents, accidents, injuries, or property damage.
- Notifies Dispatch or Route Manager of issues as prescribed by Service Machine protocol.
- Communicates customer requests or issues to Dispatch or Route Manager.
- Completely dumps all containers and leaves the customer’s location clean and free of debris.
- Completes and submits customer tickets when excess yardage must be removed.
- Positions containers on the customer’s property in a manner that ensures proper replacement, upright position, and does not block driveway entrances or traffic.
- Follows route assignments and completes all documentation when checking in at the end of the route.
Requirements
- 2 years operating a vehicle requiring a CDL or equivalent military driving experience 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 and legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located.
- Successfully complete pre-employment screening, including drug screen and physical.
- CDL-Class B required.
- Must have, or be willing to obtain, a REAL ID or TSA-approved alternative for potential air travel or federal property access.
Skills
- Operating heavy-duty trucks
- Commercial vehicle driving
- Vehicle inspection
- Safety compliance
- Customer communication
- Route management
Location
- Swing routes
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 2 years of experience
Education Level
- High School Diploma or G.E.D (accredited) preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $26.46
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability.
- Stock purchase plan.
- Company matching on 401(k).
- Paid vacation, holidays, and 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 provides collection, recycling and disposal services to millions of customers.
- WM has innovative infrastructure and capabilities in recycling, organics and renewable energy.
- 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's fleet includes more than 12,000 natural gas trucks.
- Healthcare Solutions provides collection and disposal services of regulated medical waste, as well as secure information destruction services.
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.
