CDL Truck Driver Commercial Benefits Day 1

What is the value of a WM job?<br>The value of a WMa job is more than a paycheck. It’s a way to create opportunities for you and your family.<br>We Are Stable: Our WM team is home every day, and our team members perform essential and meaningful work.<br>We Are Committed to Growth: Annual Education Assistance Benefit available for team members.<br>We Are Investing in You: Amazing Medical, Dental & Vision, 401K with match, discounted stock options, dependent day care, and more!<br>Who are we? #WeAreWM<br><br>I. Job Summary<br><br>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. Commercial Drivers navigate high-traffic and congested roadways, driveways, alleyways, and lots. Highly skilled backing maneuvers are essential to successfully perform this job. Residential Drivers are responsible for the collection of residential household waste or recyclable material and must safely maneuver vehicles in residential environments. Residential Drivers navigate high-traffic and congested roadways, driveways, alleyways, and lots. 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.<br><br>II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities<br><br>- 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.<br>- Performs pre and post-trip inspections of assigned vehicle and documents checks utilizing the standard DVIR (Driver Vehicle Inspection Report).<br>- Immediately reports all unsafe situations or service-related issues to Operations Manager or Dispatch.<br>- Attends and participates in all scheduled training programs, briefings, and meetings as required by WM or directed by the Route Manager.<br>- Works closely with Operations Manager to improve route efficiencies and identify best practices.<br>- Notifies Operations Manager of any incidents, accidents, injuries, or property damage.<br>- Notifies Operations Manager or Dispatch of service interruptions including closed or impassable streets or alleyways, receptacles too heavy to service or potential safety hazards.<br>- Communicates customer requests to Operations Manager or Dispatch.<br>- Completely dumps all receptacles and leaves the customer’s location clean and free of debris.<br>- Follows route assignments as directed and completes end-of-day documentation and check-out process.<br>- Performs all duties as scheduled by Operations Manager or Dispatch and assists other drivers as directed to meet customer needs.<br><br>III. Qualifications<br><br>A. Required Qualifications<br><br>- 1 year operating a vehicle requiring a CDL or<br>- 1 year equivalent military driving within the last 7 years and<br>- Must be at least 18 years of age and legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located and<br>- 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 and<br>- Successfully complete pre-employment screening, including drug screen and physical<br>- Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A with an air-brake endorsement or<br>- Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class B with an air-brake endorsement<br><br>B. Preferred Qualifications<br><br>- High School Diploma or GED (accredited)<br><br>IV. Physical Requirements<br><br>Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.<br>- Standing<br>- Walking<br>- Lifting<br>- Pushing<br>- Pulling<br>- Crouching<br>- Reaching<br>- Handling<br>- Sitting<br>- Talking<br>- Hearing<br>Pay : The expected base pay range for this on-site position is $34.97 - $36.81 . This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location<br><br>V. Benefits<br>At WM, 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.<br><br><br>If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click Apply.

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