Commercial Driver DDT

About the Role

The Designated Driver Trainer (DDT) is a dual‑role position that operates a waste‑management vehicle on an assigned route while also serving as a trainer for new drivers. The DDT ensures continuous daily operations and plays a critical role in onboarding and developing drivers to operate safely, efficiently, and in compliance with company and regulatory standards. The trainer observes and evaluates new drivers, focusing on safe driving habits, defensive techniques, and procedural adherence, and provides coaching to drivers with safety performance issues. Essential duties include safely operating a WM vehicle, performing pre‑ and post‑trip inspections, and completing waste or recycling collection in accordance with WM Safety, OSHA, DOT, and all applicable laws. The DDT conducts on‑the‑job training and coaching on vehicle operation, defensive driving, and OBU tablet usage for new hires and drivers reassigned to new routes, and provides immediate feedback after observing driver performance. Accurate records of driver progress are maintained, and performance data are reported to the Route Manager and Onboarding Optimization Manager, with recommendations for additional coaching as needed. The role also involves mentoring drivers, helping them build confidence and skills, and acting as an ambassador for WM by promoting the company’s values and safety standards. The DDT supports drivers in transitioning into their roles and ensures high performance and compliance expectations are upheld. • Operate WM vehicles safely, perform pre‑ and post‑trip inspections, and complete waste/recycling collection. • Conduct on‑the‑job training and coaching for new and reassigned drivers on vehicle operation, defensive driving, and OBU tablet usage. • Observe driver performance, give immediate constructive feedback, and mentor drivers to develop confidence and skills. • Maintain accurate records of driver progress and report performance data to management with coaching recommendations. • Promote WM’s safety standards and company values as an ambassador.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸vehicle operation
• ▸trip inspection
• ▸waste collection
• ▸on‑job training
• ▸obu tablet
• ▸performance reporting

What You Bring

Required qualifications are a high school diploma or GED, at least two years of experience operating a WM vehicle with a CDL, and a Class A or B commercial driver’s license with an air‑brake endorsement. Preferred qualifications include two years of recent military driving experience and two years of experience supervising, training, or coaching personnel. • Required: High school diploma/GED, 2+ years operating a WM vehicle with a CDL, Class A/B CDL with air‑brake endorsement. • Preferred: 2 years recent military driving experience and 2 years supervising or coaching personnel. • Physical tasks include standing, walking, lifting, pushing, pulling, crouching, reaching, handling, sitting, talking, and hearing in indoor and outdoor environments.

Requirements

• ▸cdl
• ▸class a/b
• ▸air‑brake
• ▸high school
• ▸military
• ▸supervising

Benefits

Physical demands include standing, walking, lifting, pushing, pulling, crouching, reaching, handling, sitting, talking, and hearing, with work performed both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions. The position offers a base salary range of $26 k–$35 k and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, a stock purchase plan, 401(k) match, paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. • Salary range $26,000–$35,000 plus comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid time off).

Work Environment

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