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Job Summary
The Driver Container safely operates a heavy-duty crane-mounted truck and is responsible for loading and transporting material containers to/from customer locations. Drivers will navigate driveways, alleyways, lots, high traffic roadways and may operate in tight overhead environments. Highly skilled backing maneuvers are essential to successfully perform this job.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Operates vehicle in accordance with Waste Management Safety and Life Critical Rules, OSHA, and DOT requirements as well as all local, municipal, state, and federal laws.
- Performs pre- and post-trip inspections of assigned equipment and documents checks on standard DVIR (Driver Vehicle Inspection Report).
- Immediately reports any unsafe situations or service related issues to Route Manager or Dispatch.
- Participates in all scheduled training programs, briefings, and meetings required by Waste Management or Route Manager.
- Works closely with Route Managers to improve route efficiencies and identify best practices.
- Notifies Route Manager of any incidents, accidents, injuries, or property damage.
- Notifies Route Manager or Dispatch of service interruptions, including blocked containers, closed lots, street or alleyway hazards.
- Communicates customer requests to Route Manager or Dispatch.
- Completes and submits customer tickets as required.
- Completes site evaluations to ensure locations are conducive for safe and proper servicing.
- Positions and/or returns container on the customer’s property with lids/doors properly secured and not blocking driveways or traffic.
- Follows route assignments and completes end-of-day documentation and checkout process.
- Performs all duties as scheduled and assists other drivers as needed to meet customer needs.
Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.
A. Education and Experience
- Education: Not required.
- Experience: One (1) year of relevant work experience operating a vehicle requiring a CDL or equivalent military driving within the last 7 years.
B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements
- Hold a current Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with an air brake endorsement.
- Legally eligible to work in the United States.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Ability to perform physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
- Successfully complete and pass pre-employment DOT drug screen and DOT physical.
- Complete classroom training and demonstrate safe crane operation (some states may require certification).
C. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required
- None required.
Work Environment
- Required to use motor coordination with arm, hand, finger, and leg dexterity.
- Requires exertion of physical effort in handling objects; weight varies by site.
- Requires pushing, pulling, bending, twisting and lifting up to specified pounds; and pushing/pulling on wheels.
- Normal setting is outdoors and/or driving a video/GPS monitored vehicle.
- Exposed to dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes, or similar elements most of the workday.
Benefits
At Waste Management, eligible employees receive medical, dental, vision, life insurance and short-term disability, plus a stock purchase plan, 401K with company match, paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Benefits may vary by site.
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