CDL Truck Driver - Commercial

WM Driver Position

Seeking experienced CDL drivers, industry experience is preferred. This position offers opportunity for advancement and yearly boot allowance.

At WM, we know that the value of a WM job is more than a paycheck. It's a way to create opportunities for you and your family. This is why we are constantly working to make WM a great place to work and grow a career.

Our mission is to leave the world a better place than we found it by helping its inhabitants find purpose in becoming its caretakers. The members of the WM family are the foundation for our success. We foster an environment where all teammates feel welcomed, valued, and seen.

Your tomorrow education assistance program, paid on-the-job training, and established career progression are part of our commitment to your growth. From the front line to the corporate offices, our team members perform essential and meaningful work. At WM we are over 60,000 people - from many places and many backgrounds, and it is our amazing differences that make us stronger.

We are investing in you with amazing medical, dental & vision, 401K with match, discounted stock options, dependent day care, and more!

Drivers operate heavy-duty trucks with front, side, or rear-end load lift attachments dependent on the line of business they're operating in and the type of truck they're operating. Drivers will transport the material to a disposal, transfer, or recycle facility when trucks reach legal load capacity. Commercial drivers are responsible for providing the pick-up service of containers filled with waste or recyclable material. Containers may weigh in excess of 1,000 pounds and at times require drivers to maneuver wheeled containers to a pick-up stage area. Residential drivers are responsible for the collection of residential household waste or recyclable material and must safely maneuver vehicles in residential environments. Roll-off drivers are responsible for preparing, loading, and transporting large mobile open-top and compactor containers from customer locations. 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.

Essential duties and responsibilities include operating the vehicle in accordance with Waste Management safety and life critical rules, OSHA, and DOT requirements as well as all local, state, and federal laws. Performing pre and post-trip inspections of assigned vehicle and documenting checks utilizing the standard DVIR. Immediately reporting all unsafe situations or service-related issues to Operations Manager or Dispatch. Attending and participating in all scheduled training programs, briefings, and meetings as required by WM or directed by the Route Manager. Working closely with Operations Manager to improve route efficiencies and identify best practices. Notifying Operations Manager of any incidents, accidents, injuries, or property damage. Notifying Operations Manager or Dispatch of service interruptions including closed or impassable streets or alleyways, receptacles too heavy to service or potential safety hazards. Communicating customer requests to Operations Manager or Dispatch. Completely dumping all receptacles and leaving the customer's location clean and free of debris. Following route assignments as directed and completing end-of-day documentation and check-out process. Performing all duties as scheduled by Operations Manager or Dispatch and assisting other drivers as directed to meet customer needs.

Required qualifications include 1 year operating a vehicle requiring a CDL or 1 year equivalent military driving within the last 7 years and must be at least 18 years of age and legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located and 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.

Preferred qualifications include a high school diploma or GED (accredited).

Physical requirements include standing, walking, lifting, pushing, pulling, crouching, reaching, handling, sitting, talking, and hearing. This role is designated as safety sensitive and will require the successful candidate to strictly comply with all safety rules and protocols. As part of the ongoing employment requirements, the successful candidate may be subject to drug and alcohol testing—including pre-employment screening, post-incident evaluations, reasonable suspicion checks, and random testing—in accordance with government regulations and company policies.

At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability. In addition, we offer a stock purchase plan, company matching on a 401(k), and more. Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.

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. To learn more about WM and the company's sustainability progress and solutions, visit Sustainability.WM.com.

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. In order to travel by air or access federal property, federal law requires individuals have a REAL ID or an acceptable alternative. This position may require the successful candidate to travel by air for business reasons or service federal property. Accordingly, successful candidates must have, or be willing to obtain, a REAL ID or TSA-approved alternative.