Company: Waste Management
Location: Erie, PA
Position: CDL Truck Driver
Role Highlights:
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.
Basic Requirements:
-Must be at least 18 years of age.
-Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A or Class B with an air-brake endorsement.
-Legally eligible to work in the United States.
-Ability to perform physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
-Successfully complete pre-employment DOT drug screen and DOT physical.
Job Summary:
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.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Operates vehicle in accordance with WM 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. Performs pre and post-trip inspections of assigned vehicle and documents checks utilizing the standard DVIR (Driver Vehicle Inspection Report).
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 by WM or directed by the Operations Manager.
- 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 Dispatch or Operations Manager.
- 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 by Operations Manager or Dispatch and assists other drivers as directed to meet customer needs.
Compensation & Schedule:
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.
-$2500 sign on bonus
-$250 annual boot allowance
-$22hr
-Monday through Friday 3:30AM-3:30PM (occasional Saturdays)
Why Join WM?
Our crews are the best. Highly trained, safety focused, with opportunities for career growth and stability. We invest in you by providing industry-leading benefits- health coverage, lucrative 401k, stock purchase plan, dependent day care, Your Tomorrow Education Assistance Program and more.
Join us, and together, we’ll work proud for our communities.
To apply:
CDL Truck Driver $2500 Sign on Bonus, PTO, Home Nightly - WM Careers