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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, which may weigh over 1,000 pounds, and maneuvering them to a pick-up stage area. Drivers navigate high-traffic and congested roadways, driveways, alleyways, and lots, requiring highly skilled backing maneuvers. The role also includes preparing, loading, and transporting large mobile open-top and compactor containers from customer locations, potentially operating in tight overhead environments.
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 utilizing the standard DVIR.
- Immediately reports all unsafe situations or service-related issues to Operations Manager or Dispatch.
- Attends and participates in all scheduled training programs, briefings, and meetings as required.
- Works closely with 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 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.
- Must be at least 18 years of age and legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located.
- 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.
- 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.
Skills
- Operating heavy-duty trucks
- Transporting materials
- Container pick-up service
- Navigating high-traffic roadways
- Skilled backing maneuvers
- Preparing, loading, and transporting containers
- Operating in tight overhead environments
- Vehicle inspection
- Safety compliance
- Communication
Location
- On-site
Work Type
- Full-time
- On-site
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
- $25.50 per hour
Benefits
- Sign-On Bonus: $2500
- Boot Allowance: $300
- 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 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 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.