CDL Truck Driver - Blaine MN

Commercial Driver

Drivers operate heavy-duty trucks with front, side, or rear-end load lift attachments dependent on the line of business they're operating in and the type of truck they're operating. Drivers will transport the material to a disposal, transfer or recycle facility when trucks reach legal load capacity. Commercial Drivers are responsible for providing the pick-up service of containers filled with waste or recyclable material.

Containers may weigh in excess of 1,000 pounds and at times require drivers to maneuver wheeled containers to a pick-up stage area. Commercial Drivers navigate high-traffic and congested roadways, driveways, alleyways, and lots. Highly skilled backing maneuvers are essential to successfully perform this job.

Residential Drivers are responsible for the collection of residential household waste or recyclable material and must safely maneuver vehicles in residential environments. Residential Drivers navigate high-traffic and congested roadways, driveways, alleyways, and lots.

Roll-off Drivers are responsible for preparing, loading, and transporting large mobile open-top and compactor containers from customer locations. Roll-off Drivers will navigate driveways, alleyways, lots, and high-traffic roadways and may operate in tight overhead environments while on industrial routes. Highly skilled backing maneuvers are essential, to successfully perform this job.

Essential duties and responsibilities include operating the vehicle in accordance with Waste Management safety and life critical rules, OSHA, and DOT requirements as well as all local, state, and federal laws. Perform pre and post-trip inspections of assigned vehicle and document checks utilizing the standard DVIR. Immediately report all unsafe situations or service-related issues to Operations Manager or Dispatch. Attend and participate in all scheduled training programs, briefings, and meetings as required by WM or directed by the Route Manager.

Work closely with Operations Manager to improve route efficiencies and identify best practices. Notify Operations Manager of any incidents, accidents, injuries, or property damage. Notify Operations Manager or Dispatch of service interruptions including closed or impassable streets or alleyways, receptacles too heavy to service or potential safety hazards. Communicate customer requests to Operations Manager or Dispatch. Completely dump all receptacles and leave the customer's location clean and free of debris.

Follow route assignments as directed and complete end-of-day documentation and check-out process. Perform all duties as scheduled by Operations Manager or Dispatch and assist other drivers as directed to meet customer needs.