CDL Truck Driver - Residential Rearload Driver

Kissimmee, FL, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Hourly

Exact $20.00

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Day Shifts

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

short term disability

stock purchase plan

401k with match

Paid vacation

Holidays

Personal Days

Job Description

Waste Management (WM) is a leading integrated environmental solutions provider, committed to sustainability and efficient waste disposal services. WM specializes in a wide array of waste management operations including solid waste collection, recycling, and disposal solutions. Established as a highly reputable company in the waste management industry, WM strives to maintain environmental responsibility while offering meaningful career opportunities for its employees. The company emphasizes stability, growth, and investing in its workforce, demonstrating a solid commitment towards employee well-being and development. WM offers a wide range of benefits including medical, dental, vision coverage, 401K plan with company match, stock purchase options, dependent day care, and education assistance benefits.

The available role is for a Commercial Driver who will be responsible for operating heavy-duty trucks equipped with various load lift attachments depending on the business line. This full-time position involves transporting waste or recyclable materials to designated disposal, transfer, or recycling facilities upon reaching legal load capacity. The Commercial Driver must skillfully maneuver containers, some weighing over 1,000 pounds, and navigate through high-traffic, congested roads, residential neighborhoods, alleys, and lots with precision and safety. Different categories within the driver position include residential drivers, roll-off drivers, and drivers using front, side, or rear-load trucks. The role requires performance of various critical and essential truck operations, such as pre-and post-trip inspections, adherence to safety rules, documentation, and effective communication with operations managers and dispatch teams. This position typically starts early in the morning with a Monday to Friday schedule, beginning at 6:00 AM. The starting pay rate is $20 per hour, with adjustments based on experience. The company also puts emphasis on team collaboration and continuous training to ensure safety and operational efficiency. Overall, WM offers a career opportunity that extends beyond just a paycheck, enabling employees to build a stable future and access resources for personal growth and professional development.

Job Requirements

Must have at least 1 year experience operating a vehicle requiring a CDL or equivalent military driving within last 7 years
Must be able to read, write, and speak English to interact with the public, understand traffic signs, respond to official questions, and complete records
Must be at least 18 years old
Must be legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located
Must have CDL-Class A or CDL-Class B Commercial Driver License with air-brake endorsement upon hire

Job Qualifications

1 year operating a vehicle requiring a CDL or 1 year equivalent military driving within the last 7 years
Able to read, write, and speak English well enough to interact with the public, understand traffic signs, respond to official questions, and complete records
Must be at least 18 years of age
Legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located
CDL-Class A Commercial Driver License with air-brake endorsement upon hire or CDL-Class B Commercial Driver License with air-brake endorsement upon hire
High school diploma or GED preferred

Job Duties

Operates vehicle in accordance with waste management safety and life critical rules, OSHA and DOT requirements as well as local, state and federal laws
Performs pre and post-trip inspections of assigned vehicle and documents checks using standard driver vehicle inspection report
Immediately reports unsafe situations or service-related issues to operations manager or dispatch
Attends and participates in scheduled training, briefings, and meetings as required
Works closely with operations manager to improve route efficiencies and identify best practices
Notifies operations manager of incidents, accidents, injuries, or property damage
Reports service interruptions including impassable streets, heavy receptacles, or safety hazards
Communicates customer requests to operations manager or dispatch
Completely dumps all receptacles and leaves customer locations clean
Follows route assignments and completes end-of-day documentation and check-out process
Assists other drivers as directed to meet customer needs