WM is hiring: CDL Truck Driver Residential in Lake Charles

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Location: Lake Charles, LA

Shift: Monday-Friday, 4:30am start time

Overview

Responsibilities

• Operates vehicle in accordance with Occupational and Safety Health Act (OSHA) and Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements as well as all local, state and federal requirements and Company expectations for the Fleet; maintains a clean and safe vehicle.
• Performs pre- and post-trip inspections of assigned vehicle using DVIR (Driver Vehicle Inspection Report); notes all issues on DVIR form for corrective review/repair.
• Immediately reports any unsafe situations or service calls to Operations Manager or Dispatch before attempting service.
• Participates and cooperates in all scheduled training, briefings, and meetings as required by Operations Manager.
• Works closely with Operations Managers to improve route efficiencies and identify problem or unsafe accounts.
• Performs all duties as scheduled by Operations Manager or Dispatch, assisting other company drivers as directed.
• Notifies Operations Manager of any incidents, accidents, injuries, or property damage.
• Notifies Dispatch or Operations Manager of issues as prescribed by Service Machine protocol, including blocked containers, potential missed pick-ups or problems that arise on the route.
• Communicates customer requests or issues to Dispatch or Operations Manager.
• Completely dumps all containers and leaves the customer’s location clean and free of debris.
• Completes and submits customer tickets when excess yardage must be removed.
• Positions containers on the customer’s property in a manner that ensures lids are properly replaced, containers are set in an upright position, and containers do not block driveway entrances or traffic.
• Follows route assignments throughout the day and completes all documentation when checking-in at the end of the route.

Qualifications

• Education: None required.
• Experience: No prior work experience required.
• Licenses/Certifications: Commercial Driver’s License B (CDL). The CDL is a requirement, applicants must be 18 years of age.
• Pre-employment requirements: Successfully complete pre-employment DOT drug screen, physical, and background check, including previous employment check and motor vehicle record review.
• Acceptable driving record required.

Benefits

At Waste Management, eligible employees receive a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability, 401K with company match, stock purchase plan, paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Benefits may vary by site.