Equal Opportunity
Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran
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.
Job Summary
Commercial Drivers operate heavy-duty trucks with front or rear end
load lift attachment. Drivers are responsible for providing the
pick-up service of containers filled with waste or recyclable
material. Containers may weigh in excess of 1000 pounds and at
times require drivers to maneuver wheeled containers to a pick-up
stage area. Driver will transport the material to a disposal,
transfer or recycle facility when trucks reach legal load capacity.
Driver navigates high traffic and congested roadways, driveways,
alleyways, and lots. Highly skilled backing maneuvers are essential
to successfully perform this job.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
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 blocked containers, closed
lots, streets, alleyways or potential safety
hazards.
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Communicates customer requests to
Dispatch or Route Manager.
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Identifies and reports all
containers in need of repair or replacement.
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Ensures the number of containers
on the route reconciles to the service level listed on service
list.
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Completely dumps all containers
and leaves the customer’s location clean and free of
debris.
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Completes and submits customer
tickets as required when excessive yardage must be
removed.
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Positions and returns containers
on the customer’s property in a manner that ensures lids are
properly replaced. enclosure doors are closed and secured, and
containers do not block driveway entrances or
traffic.
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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.
Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the
qualifications necessary to perform the job.
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Must have at least 1 year of
experience operating a vehicle requiring a CDL or equivalent
military driving within the last 7 years
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Must be at least 21 years of
age
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Legally eligible to work in the
United States.
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Successfully complete and pass
pre-employment DOT drug screen and DOT
physical.
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Hold a current Class A or B
Commercial Driver's License with an air-brake
endorsement.
Work Environment
Listed 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.
Benefits
At 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.
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