CDL Driver - Residential

Company: Waste Management
Location: Webster
Posted on: April 10, 2021

Job Description:

CDL Driver - Residential
Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran


Why work for Waste Management?
STABILITY. GREAT PAY. ADVANCEMENT.


Join our Waste Management team, the industry leader since 1971. With over 41,000 proud employees, Waste Management has the largest trucking fleet in the waste industry - over 18,000 trucks, and leads in CNG advancement with the largest fleet of class 8 Natural Gas Vehicles in North America. We offer opportunities in 48 states, the District of Columbia, and Canada.
When you drive for Waste Management, you join a team of the best drivers in the nation - professional, well trained, and skilled. Our drivers work hard and drive safe. They know they are valued front-line team members who are the key in making Waste Management number one in the industry. They are rewarded with competitive pay, great benefits, opportunity for growth, and they are home at night and on the weekends.

Why should you apply? We invest in you!

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• $3,000 Sign-On Bonus
  
• Great Pay (based on experience)
  
• Be home every night and weekend
  
• Industry-leading health insurance
  
• Yearly boot allowance, uniforms, safety vests and protective eye wear
  
• Paid vacation after 90 days
  
• 401(K) + company match
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
  
• Employee Discount programs
  
• An opportunity to work with an empowering workforce and career advancement
  
  
  About the JobResidential Drivers operate heavy-duty trucks and are responsible for the collection of residential household waste or recyclable material. Driver will transport the material to a disposal, transfer or recycle facility when trucks reach legal load capacity. Driver safely maneuvers vehicle in residential environments. Navigates high traffic and congested roadways, driveways, alleyways, and lots.
  What Does It Take to be a Driver at WM?
  The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.
  
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  • No previous experience required!
    
  • The CDL is a requirement, therefore, an applicant must be 21 years of age.
    
  • Hold a current Class A or B Commercial Drivers License with an air brake endorsement.
    
  • Legally eligible to work in the United States.
    
  • Previous experience operating a vehicle requiring a CDL or equivalent military driving is preferred, but not required.
    
    
    What You'll Do To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following tasks.
    
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      Operates vehicle in accordance with Waste Management Safety and Life Critical Rules, OSHA (Occupational and Safety Health Act) and DOT (Department of Transportation) requirements as well as all local, state and federal laws.
      
      
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      Performs pre- and post-trip inspections of assigned vehicle and documents checks utilizing the standard DVIR (Driver Vehicle Inspection Report).
      
      
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      Immediately reports all unsafe situations or service related issues to Route Manager or Dispatch.
      
      
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      Attends and participates in all scheduled training programs, briefings, and meetings as required by Waste Management or directed by the Route Manager.
      
      
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      Works closely with Route Manager to improve route efficiencies and identify best practices.
      
      
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      Notifies Route Manager of any incidents, accidents, injures, or property damage.
      
      
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      Notifies Route Manager or Dispatch of service interruptions including closed or impassable streets or alleyways, receptacles too heavy to service or potential safety hazards.
      
      
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      Communicates customer requests to Dispatch or Route Manager.
      
      
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      Completely dumps all receptacles and leaves the customer's location clean and free of debris.
      
      
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      Follows route assignments as directed and completes end of day documentation and check out process.
      
      
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      Performs all duties as scheduled by Route Manager or Dispatch and assisting other drivers as directed to meet customer needs.
      
      
      
      Work EnvironmentListed below are key points regarding the physical requirements, and work environment of the job. A reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
      
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        Required to use motor coordination with arm, hand, finger, and leg dexterity.
        
        
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        Required to exert physical effort in handling objects more than __ pounds frequently.
        
        
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        Requires pushing, pulling, bending, twisting and lifting up to __ lbs.
        
        
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        Normal setting for this job is outdoors and/or driving a video/GPS monitored vehicle.
        
        
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        Will be exposed to a physical environment, which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements most of the workday.
        
        
        Note: The level of physical effort may vary from site to site and in some cases be greater or lesser than documented here.About our BenefitsAt Waste Management, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.
        
        About Waste Management
        Waste Management (WM), a Fortune 250 company, is the leading provider of comprehensive waste and environmental services in North America. We are strongly committed to a foundation of operating excellence, professionalism and financial strength. WM serves nearly 25 million customers in residential, commercial, industrial and municipal markets throughout North America through a network of collection operations, transfer stations, landfills, recycling facilities and waste-based energy production projects.If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click "Apply."
        
        Thank you for your interest in Waste Management. In response to COVID-19, we will be conducting our review process through creative solutions. Your patience and flexibility is appreciated as our process may involve virtual solutions and take longer than normal. Interview process and timing may be delayed and will vary by site.
        
        

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