CDL-A/B Commercial Waste Driver — $26.00–$28.00/hr

WM is hiring a commercial driver to handle pickup of waste and recycling containers in Quogue, NY. Depending on the line of business and truck type, you'll run front, side or rear-load routes, or handle roll-off container work, hauling loads to a disposal, transfer or recycling facility once you're at capacity.

Pay

• $26.00-$28.00 per hour, depending on experience, qualifications and location.

What you'll do

• Pick up containers of waste or recyclable material, some over 1,000 pounds, sometimes maneuvering wheeled containers to a staging spot.

• Navigate busy roads, driveways, alleys and lots, using precise backing skills, including tight overhead spots on industrial roll-off routes.

• For residential routes, safely collect household waste or recycling material while driving through neighborhood traffic.

• Fully empty every container and leave each site clean of debris.

• Complete pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections and DVIR paperwork.

• Report any safety concerns, service problems, accidents, injuries or property damage to your Operations Manager or Dispatch right away.

• Flag service issues like blocked streets, overweight containers or hazards to Dispatch, and pass along customer requests.

• Follow your assigned route, complete end-of-shift paperwork and checkout steps, and help cover for other drivers when needed.

• Join required training sessions and meetings, and work with your Operations Manager on route efficiency and best practices.

• Follow WM's safety rules, plus OSHA, DOT and all applicable laws.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience driving a vehicle that requires a CDL, or 1 year of equivalent military driving experience within the past 7 years.

• Minimum age 18 and legally authorized to work in the country where this job is based.

• English proficiency sufficient to communicate with the public, read traffic signs, answer official questions and fill out reports.

• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and physical.

• CDL Class A or Class B with air-brake endorsement.

• High school diploma or GED preferred.

• This is a safety-sensitive role requiring compliance with drug and alcohol testing rules, including pre-employment, post-incident, reasonable-suspicion and random testing.

Physical demands

Expect regular standing, walking, lifting, pushing, pulling, crouching, reaching, handling, sitting, talking and hearing. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Benefits

Eligible employees get medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short-term disability, a stock purchase plan, 401(k) matching, paid vacation, holidays and personal days. Benefits can vary by location.