Residential Driver

$49,920 - $49,920/Yr

(Confidential) - Kansas City, KS

Full-time - Entry Level

Onsite - Kansas City, KS

About the position

The Residential Driver position at Waste Management involves safely operating a heavy-duty truck to perform assigned duties on transfer routes. The role emphasizes adherence to safety regulations and efficient route management while ensuring customer satisfaction and maintaining vehicle cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a heavy-duty truck on transfer routes.
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections of the vehicle using the Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR).
• Report any unsafe situations or service calls to the Route Manager or Dispatch.
• Participate in scheduled training, briefings, and meetings as required.
• Work closely with Route Managers to improve route efficiencies and identify issues.
• Assist other company drivers as directed by the Route Manager or Dispatch.
• Notify Route Manager of any incidents, accidents, injuries, or property damage.
• Communicate customer requests or issues to Dispatch or Route Manager.
• Ensure all containers are completely dumped and the customer's location is clean.
• Complete and submit customer tickets for excess yardage removal.
• Position containers properly on the customer's property to avoid blocking entrances or traffic.
• Follow route assignments and complete all documentation at the end of the route.

Requirements

• Commercial Drivers License B (CDL) is required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Successful completion of pre-employment DOT drug screen, physical, and background check.
• Acceptable driving record is required.

Nice-to-haves

• At least 1 year of CDL driving experience.
• Experience in physical labor or forklift driving is preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage.
• 401K with company match.
• Discounted stock options.
• Dependent daycare assistance.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and personal days.