Residential Driver (Los Angeles, CA)

Residential Driver

Driver Residential- Raceland LA Requisition 234659 Raceland LA Equal Opportunity Employer Minority Female Disability VeteranJob Summary At Waste Management the Residential driver position is one of our most physically demanding jobs. Drivers are responsible for the collection and hand loading of residential waste as well as the transporting of this waste by a front-load or rear-load truck to a landfill site. The position routinely requires extensive near-continuous physical exertions such as repetitive lifting pushing and pulling receptacles that weigh from 50 to 75 pounds as part of their rigorous daily routine. Note The level of physical effort may vary from site to site and in some cases be greater or lesser than documented here. Often these waste receptacles have no wheels or handles for maneuverability and the driver must have the physical strength to adjust accordingly. This physically strenuous position involves mounting and dismounting the truck between 800 and 1000 times every shift and constantly exposed to unpleasant sights and smells.Essential Duties and Responsibilities To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform the essential duties satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned and may vary by location. To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform the essential duties satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned and may vary by location. Our drivers who have safe driving records comply with all local state and federal transportation regulations and with company policy. Drivers are expected to communicate professionally with customers and dispatchers at all times. This includes receiving complaints about schedules and quality of service. Our Drivers must make note of and report on any such complaints and respond in a courteous and respectful manner. Required work hours may be up to the legal limits allowed and may require weekend and or holiday work. Work hours will vary by route. Drivers must be able to read and understand a map complete daily driver logs as well as pre and post trip truck inspections. This position will require you to work in all weather extremes including extreme hot or cold wet or dry conditions. Truck cabs often do not have air conditioning but may include a small fan.Supervisory Responsibilities This job has no supervisory duties.Qualifications The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.A. Education and Experience At least 1 year of experience within the last 7 years operating a vehicle requiring a commercial driver s license (CDL) or military equivalent.B. Certificates Licenses Registrations or Other Requirements 21 years of age or older Legally eligible to work in the United States Must have a Class A or B CDL with airbrakes endorsement valid for the state in which you are applying to work in. Clear driving record Must be willing to drive a video GPS monitored vehicle Must be willing to follow strict safety rules such as no cell phone food or drink while operating a commercial vehicle C. Other Knowledge Skills or Abilities Required Must be able to speak and read English well enough to converse with the general public understand highway traffic and signals respond to official questions and be able to make legible entries on reports and records. Ability to perform physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. Successfully pass pre-employment (post offer) drug screen background and motor vehicle records check and Department of Transportation Physical. Benefits At Waste Management 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.