CDL Lead Driver — Residential Routes — $30–$32/hr

WM in Colorado Springs, CO is looking for a Lead Driver to support residential routes, cover for open routes, and train and mentor other drivers. You'll also help with route efficiency and other operational support under the Route Manager.

Schedule

• Monday through Friday, starting at 6am and running until the work is done

• Saturdays as needed

Pay

• $30/hr to $32/hr base pay, based on experience, qualifications and location

What you'll do

• Fill in on open routes and help other drivers finish theirs

• Train new drivers and retrain drivers who've changed routes, switched lines of business, or had performance issues

• Watch and coach new drivers to keep safety and performance on track

• Run your vehicle according to WM's safety rules, OSHA, DOT, and all applicable laws

• Complete pre- and post-trip vehicle checks and log them on the standard DVIR

• Report unsafe conditions or service issues to your Route Manager or Dispatch right away

• Join required training sessions, briefings and meetings

• Work with the Operations Manager to spot ways to run routes more efficiently

• Report any incidents, accidents, injuries or property damage

• Flag service interruptions like blocked containers, closed lots, streets or alleys, or other hazards

• Pass along customer requests to Operations Manager or Dispatch

• Flag containers that need repair or replacement

• Follow your assigned route and complete end-of-day paperwork and checkout

• Keep records of driver training

• Help new drivers get settled into the district and the role

Requirements

• 5 years driving a vehicle that requires a CDL, or equivalent military driving experience within the last 7 years

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

• At least 18 years old and legally eligible to work in the country

• Able to read, write and speak English well enough to deal with the public, read traffic signs, answer official questions and handle paperwork

• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and physical

• 2+ years of CDL driving in the waste industry is preferred

• High school diploma or GED preferred

• This is a safety-sensitive role, so you'll need to follow all safety protocols and be subject to drug and alcohol testing (pre-employment, post-incident, reasonable suspicion and random), per company policy and regulations

Physical demands

Expect standing, walking, lifting, pushing, pulling, crouching, reaching, handling, sitting, talking and hearing throughout the shift. Reasonable accommodations can be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance, plus short-term disability

• Stock purchase plan

• 401(k) with company match

• Paid vacation, holidays and personal days

• On-the-job training and a tuition assistance program

• Benefits can vary by location