Job Description
**What is the value of a WM job?**
The value of a WM job is **more than a paycheck** . It's a way to create opportunities for you and your family.
**We Are Stable:** Our WM team is home every day, and our team members perform essential and meaningful work.
**We Are Committed to Growth:** Annual Education Assistance Benefit available for team members.
**We Are Investing in You:** Amazing Medical, Dental & Vision, 401K with match, discounted stock options, dependent day care, and more!
**Who are we? #WeAreWM**
_Ready to roll with us?_ Click Apply to join the WM (formerly Waste Management) team today.
**I. Job Summary**
In tandem with a seasoned WM Driver and/or WM Driver Trainer, after receiving their Commercial Driving Permit, the Driver Apprentice will complete the required training to safely operate a commercial motor vehicle providing service to customers in their respective Line of Business (LOB). The Driver Apprentice will continue in this role until they complete all training requirements.
**II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities**
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned. While in training, the following skills will be taught and the trainee must be able to demonstrate proficiency prior to moving to the next driver level:
After obtaining their Commercial Driving Permit, partners with a WM Driver and/or WM Driver Trainer to train on the proper way to operate a commercial refuse / recycling vehicle:
+ Operates vehicle in accordance with WM Safety and Life Critical Rules, OSHA (Occupational and Safety Health Act) and DOT (Department of Transportation) requirements as well as all local, state and federal laws.
+ Performs pre- and post-trip inspections of assigned vehicle and documents checks utilizing the standard DVIR (Driver Vehicle Inspection Report).
+ Immediately reports all unsafe situations or service related issues to Operations Manager or Dispatch.
+ Attends and participates in all scheduled training programs, briefings, and meetings as required by WM or directed by the Operations Manager.
+ Works closely with Operations Manager to improve route efficiencies and identify best practices.
+ Notifies Operations Manager of any incidents, accidents, injures, or property damage.
+ Notifies Operations Manager or Dispatch of service interruptions including closed or impassable streets or alleyways, receptacles too heavy to service or potential safety hazards.
+ Communicates customer requests to Dispatch or Operations Manager.
+ Completely dumps all receptacles and leaves the customer's location clean and free of debris.
+ Follows route assignments as directed and completes end of day documentation and check out process.
+ Performs all duties as scheduled by Operations Manager or Dispatch and assisting other drivers as directed to meet customer needs.
Performs as an on route Helper while obtaining their Commercial Driving Permit and completing the training to be a WM Driver:
+ Works in accordance with WM Safety and Life Critical Rules, OSHA (Occupational and Safety Health Act) requirements as well as all local, state and federal laws.
+ Immediately reports all unsafe situations or service related issues to Operations Manager or Dispatch.
+ Attends and participates in all scheduled training programs, briefings, and meetings as required by WM or directed by the Operations Manager.
+ Manually or mechanically load and empty residential and/or commercial containers into truck.
+ Containers maybe staged curbside, dockside, carryout, or require pullout to complete service.
+ Operates hoisting device to lift and empty bins or containers into truck hopper.
+ Assists driver with all backing maneuvers while on route.
+ Notifies Operations Manager of any incidents, accidents, injures, or property damage.
+ Notifies Operations Manager or Dispatch of service interruptions including closed or impassable streets or alleyways, receptacles too heavy to service or potential safety hazards.
+ Communicates customer requests to Dispatch or Operations Manager
+ Performs all duties as scheduled by Operations Manager or Dispatch and assisting other drivers as directed to meet customer needs.
**III. Supervisory Responsibilities**
This job has no supervisory duties.
**IV. Qualifications**
The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.
+ Must be at least 18 years of age
+ Legally eligible to work in the United States.
+ Ability to perform physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
+ Successfully complete and pass pre-employment drug screen.
A. Education and Experience
+ Education: No education required
+ Experience: No previous experience required
B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements
+ Current state-issued standard Driver's License
C. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required
+ None required.
**V. Work Environment**
Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
+ Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc) most of the work day;
+ Required to exert physical effort in handling objects less than __ pounds occasionally; Note: The level of physical effort may vary from site to site.
+ Required to be exposed to physical occupational risks (such as cuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals, etc) rarely;
+ Required to be exposed to physical environment which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements most of the work day;
Normal setting for this job is: outdoors and/or driving a vehicle.
**Benefits**
At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.
If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click "Apply."
Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran
Job Tags
Temporary work, Traineeship, Local area, Immediate start,
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