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Yard Jockey Driver

Job in Buffalo, Erie County, New York, 14266, USA
Listing for: Waste Management
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-18
Job specializations:
  • Transportation
    Transportation & Logistics, Driver, Dispatcher
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 28.5 USD Hourly USD 28.50 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Yard Jockey Driver-2348168

Shift

Monday-Friday 8:00 am – 7:00 pm, rotating Saturdays, plus holidays.

Pay

Base pay: $28.50 per hour.

Job Summary

Safely operates a tractor‑trailer or straight truck with a pup trailer (or other vehicle requiring a Class A CDL) to perform assigned duties on designated routes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Operate vehicle in accordance with OSHA, DOT, and all local, state, and federal requirements and company expectations for the fleet; maintain a clean and safe vehicle.
  • Perform pre‑ and post‑trip inspections of assigned vehicle using standard eDVIR; note all issues for corrective review/repair.
  • Immediately report any unsafe situations or unscheduled service calls to Operations Manager and Dispatch before attempting service.
  • Participate and cooperate in all scheduled training, briefings, and meetings as required by Operations Manager.
  • Work closely with Operations Managers and Dispatch to improve route efficiencies and identify problem or unsafe accounts.
  • Perform all duties as scheduled by Operations Manager and Dispatch, assisting other company drivers as directed.
  • Notify Operations Manager of any incidents, accidents, injuries, or property damage.
  • Notify Operations Manager and Dispatch of issues as prescribed by Service Machine protocol, including blocked containers, services that cannot be completed, or problems that arise on the route.
  • Communicate customer requests, issues, or service changes to Operations Manager and Dispatch.
  • Completely dump all containers and leave the customer’s location clean and free of debris.
  • Position containers on the customer’s property in a manner that ensures containers do not block driveway entrances or traffic.
  • Follow route assignments throughout the day and complete all documentation when checking‑in at the end of the route.
Qualifications
  • Required Qualifications:
    • 1 year operating a vehicle requiring a CDL or 1 year equivalent military driving within the last 7 years.
    • Able to read, write, and speak English well enough to interact with the public, understand traffic signs, respond to official questions, and complete records or reports.
    • Must be at least 18 years of age and legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located.
    • Successfully complete pre‑employment screening, including drug screen and physical.
    • CDL‑Class

      A.
  • Preferred Qualifications:
    • High School Diploma or G.E.D. (accredited).
Physical Requirements
  • Standing
  • Walking
  • Lifting
  • Pushing
  • Pulling
  • Crouching
  • Reaching
  • Handling
  • Sitting
  • Talking
  • Hearing
  • Work conducted both indoors (garage, shop, or gas plant) and outdoors in various weather conditions.
Benefits
  • Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
  • Life Insurance and Short Term Disability
  • Stock Purchase Plan and 401(k) company match
  • Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days
  • Other benefits may vary by site.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran.

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