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Waste Management

Collects waste and recovers reusable resources

CDL Truck Driver Class A

Truck & Heavy Vehicle DrivingUpdated on Nov 10
Full-timeRaleigh, NC, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 1 year of tractor-trailer driving experience is required.
  • Must 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.
  • May be required to obtain mandatory immunizations and credentialing based on customer requirements.
  • Must have a Class A Commercial Driver’s License.
  • Must be able to obtain a medical card from a certified medical examiner.
  • Must be able to perform the listed physical activities, including standing, walking, lifting, pushing, pulling, crouching, reaching, handling, sitting, talking, and hearing.
  • Must comply strictly with all safety rules and protocols and may be subject to drug and alcohol testing in accordance with government regulations and company policies.

Responsibilities

  • Manage assigned routes to transport confidential paper waste safely, timely, and accurately.
  • Pick up and transport paper waste in compliance with federal, state, and local rules and regulations.
  • Follow the routing software’s route schedule.
  • Plan the daily schedule based on company or customer needs by reviewing paperwork such as manifests, route sheets, and previous vehicle condition reports supplied by a transportation manager, supervisor, or dispatcher.
  • Communicate issues to a transportation manager, supervisor, or dispatcher for resolution.
  • Ensure the load is secured and placarded when required before operating the vehicle on public roads.
  • Load and secure materials or unload the truck at customer sites when required.
  • Complete assigned paperwork legibly, neatly, accurately, and completely, and return it for processing during daily debriefing.
  • Communicate pickup changes to the transportation manager, supervisor, or dispatcher; provide customer service and report account problems before the close of business each day.
  • Perform documented pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections, report maintenance problems, and ensure defects are corrected before operating vehicles again.
  • Use an electronic logging device and Geotab to log hours in accordance with Department of Transportation guidelines.
  • Perform other assigned duties and responsibilities.

Desired Qualifications

  • Previous route experience is a plus.
  • A high school diploma or GED from an accredited institution is preferred.

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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