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Waste Management

Collects waste and recovers reusable resources

CDL Truck Driver Front Load Commercial

Truck & Heavy Vehicle DrivingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeFerris, TX, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 1 year operating a vehicle requiring a commercial driver’s license, or 1 year of equivalent military driving within the last 7 years.
  • Be at least 18 years of age and legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located.
  • Be 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 a drug screen and physical examination.
  • Hold a Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A with an air-brake endorsement or a Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class B with an air-brake endorsement.
  • Be able to perform the listed physical activities, including standing, walking, lifting, pushing, pulling, crouching, reaching, handling, sitting, talking, and hearing.
  • Comply with safety rules and protocols and meet ongoing drug and alcohol testing requirements, including pre-employment, post-incident, reasonable-suspicion, and random testing.

Responsibilities

  • Operate heavy-duty trucks with front, side, or rear-end load-lift attachments and transport materials to disposal, transfer, or recycling facilities when trucks reach legal load capacity.
  • Provide pickup service for commercial containers filled with waste or recyclable material, maneuvering containers that may weigh over 1,000 pounds to pickup staging areas when required.
  • Navigate high-traffic and congested roadways, driveways, alleyways, and lots; perform safe backing maneuvers.
  • Operate according to Waste Management safety and life-critical rules, Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements, Department of Transportation requirements, and applicable local, state, and federal laws.
  • Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and document checks using the Driver Vehicle Inspection Report.
  • Immediately report unsafe situations and service-related issues to the Operations Manager or Dispatch.
  • Attend and participate in scheduled training programs, briefings, and meetings as required by Waste Management or the Route Manager.
  • Work with the Operations Manager to improve route efficiency and identify best practices.
  • Report incidents, accidents, injuries, and property damage to the Operations Manager.
  • Notify the Operations Manager or Dispatch of service interruptions, including closed or impassable streets or alleyways, receptacles that are too heavy to service, and potential safety hazards.
  • Communicate customer requests to the Operations Manager or Dispatch.
  • Empty all receptacles completely and leave customer locations clean and free of debris.
  • Follow assigned routes and complete end-of-day documentation and checkout.
  • Perform scheduled duties and assist other drivers as directed to meet customer needs.

Desired Qualifications

  • A high school diploma or GED accredited by a recognized accrediting body.

About the Company

Waste Management

Collects waste and recovers reusable resources

Waste Management, branded WM, collects and treats waste for households, businesses and municipalities across the United States and Canada. Its subsidiaries run transfer stations, landfills and recycling facilities, connecting curbside pickup with final disposal and materials recovery. WM Healthcare Solutions handles regulated medical waste and secure information destruction in North America and Western Europe. Customers pay for pickup, disposal and rentals, while WM also sells recovered materials and renewable energy made from landfill gas. Its operating roots date to 1968; the present parent was incorporated in 1987 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Houston, TX
Founded
1968

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