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CDL Truck Driver - Container Delivery - Commercial

Waste Management, Kingsport, TN, United States


Job Summary
Safely operates a heavy‑duty truck to perform assigned duties on designated routes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Operates vehicle in accordance with OSHA, DOT, and all local, state, and federal requirements and company fleet expectations; maintains a clean and safe vehicle.

Performs pre‑ and post‑trip inspections of the assigned vehicle using standard DVIR; notes all issues for corrective review/repair.

Immediately reports any unsafe situations or service calls to Route Manager or Dispatch before attempting service.

Participates and cooperates in all scheduled training, briefings, and meetings as required by Route Manager.

Works closely with Route Managers to improve route efficiencies and identify problem or unsafe accounts.

Performs all duties as scheduled by Route Manager or Dispatch, assisting other company drivers as directed.

Notifies Route Manager of any incidents, accidents, injuries, or property damage.

Notifies Dispatch or Route Manager of issues as prescribed by Service Machine protocol, including blocked containers, potential missed pick‑ups, or problems that arise on the route.

Communicates customer requests or issues to Dispatch or Route Manager.

Completely dumps all containers and leaves the customer’s location clean and free of debris.

Completes and submits customer tickets when excess yardage must be removed.

Positions containers on the customer’s property in a manner that ensures lids are properly replaced, containers are set in an upright position, and containers do not block driveway entrances or traffic.

Follows route assignments throughout the day and completes all documentation when checking‑in at the end of the route.

Qualifications
Required Qualifications

1 year operating a vehicle requiring a CDL.

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.

Legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located.

CDL – Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) upon hire.

Applicant must be 21 years of age.

Preferred Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED (accredited).

Physical Requirements

Standing

Walking

Lifting

Pushing

Pulling

Crouching

Reaching

Handling

Sitting

Talking

Hearing

Benefits
Eligible employees receive a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Stock Purchase Plan, company match on 401K, paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Benefits may vary by site.

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