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Yard Jockey Driver
Job in
Buffalo, Erie County, New York, 14266, USA
Listed on 2026-07-18
Listing for:
Waste Management
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-18
Job specializations:
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Transportation
Transportation & Logistics, Driver, Dispatcher
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Shift
Monday-Friday 8:00 am – 7:00 pm, rotating Saturdays, plus holidays.
PayBase pay: $28.50 per hour.
Job SummarySafely 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.
- 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).
- 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.
- 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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