Entry Level Cdl B Driver Jobs in Baton Rouge, LA

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Job Summary
Operates hazardous waste transportation vehicle (e.g., Flatbed or Van Trailers, End Dump, 10-Wheeler and Roll-Off) with skill and proficiency conforming to all rules and regulations required for a Hazardous Material DOT-Licensed commercial hauler. Safely operates a heavy-duty truck to perform assigned duties on commercial routes.

Hours: 6:30am - 3:30pm M-F

Weeks & Nights on-call 1 week of the month
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operates truck safely in heavy traffic and other congested areas.
• Maintains a safe distance between other vehicles and always checks clearance before moving truck.
• Completes daily safety checks and routine cleaning of equipment (i.e., windows, mirrors, etc.).
• Performs pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
• Performs minor maintenance including, but not limited to, checking and adding fluids, checking tires and safety mechanisms, and performs other maintenance as it relates to vehicle inspection or safe operation.
• Reports all maintenance problems to supervisor and/or other company official.
• Reports all accidents, illnesses, and injuries regardless of how minor they may appear to supervisor or dispatcher immediately.
• Reports all unsafe conditions or hazards, such as low wires, heavy traffic, narrow pathways to supervisor immediately.
• Reports all traffic violations to supervisor immediately.
• Operates hydraulic loading mechanisms on truck.
• Loads, unloads and transports Non-Hazardous / Hazardous material in a safe and efficient manner.
• Packages, labels and manifests RCRA materials as required at sites that do not have individual(s) responsible for this duty.
• Ensures that load is secure prior to transport.
• Takes the shortest and most direct legal truck route to and from assigned work area.
• Does not make any unauthorized stops.
• Wears personal protective equipment (i.e., seat belts, gloves, work boots, safety glasses, etc.).
• Must possess the ability to wear a respirator where certain hazardous conditions are present.
• Communicates and interacts with customers in a professional and courteous manner.
• Reviews, signs and maintains appropriate copies of all tickets, trip sheets, shipment records and driver or vehicle maintenance logs.
• Attentive to DOT Hours of Service rules.
• Responds to emergencies that are within the scope of training.
• Cooperates with supervisor, co-workers, and works as a team member.
• Reference site-specific procedures and more detailed site-specific job description.
• Occasionally works alone when operating truck. In-depth knowledge of DOT rules and regulations required to efficiently perform work tasks. Skills in operating various equipment required to safely perform job. Must be able to manage time effectively to achieve goals and service customers.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Qualifications 
A. Required Qualifications 

• Commercial Drivers License B (CDL).
• Class A Commercial Drivers License preferred
• 40-Hour HAZWOPER or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of starting.
• TWIC Card or the ability to obtain one prior to starting.
• Hazardous Materials Endorsement (HME) preferred
• Prior roll-off driving experience preferred
• Prior experience working in a refinery/chemical plant preferred
• Pre-assignment and/or pre-hire customer-specific drug and/or alcohol testing may be required by certain customer-contract requirements. Such testing may include urinalysis, oral swab, drug hair follicle testing and/or alcohol testing
• The CDL is a requirement, therefore, an applicant must be 18 years of age.
• Successfully complete pre-employment DOT drug screen, physical, and background check, which will include previous employment check, and motor vehicle record review.
• Acceptable driving record required.

B. Preferred Qualifications 
Physical Requirements
Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Lifting
• Carrying
• Stooping
• Kneeling
• Crouching
• Reaching
• Handling
• Grasping
• Standing
• Walking
• Feeling
• Talking
• Hearing
• Repetitive Motions
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination

Field: This job operates in both inside gas plant conditions as well as in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity.
Benefits 
At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site. 

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WM (WM.com) is North America's leading provider of comprehensive environmental solutions. Previously known as Waste Management and based in Houston, Texas, WM is driven by commitments to put people first and achieve success with integrity. The company, through its subsidiaries, provides collection, recycling and disposal services to millions of residential, commercial, industrial, medical and municipal customers throughout the U.S. and Canada. With innovative infrastructure and capabilities in recycling, organics and renewable energy, WM provides environmental solutions to and collaborates with its customers in helping them pursue their sustainability goals. WM has the largest disposal network and collection fleet in North America, is the largest recycler of postconsumer materials and is a leader in beneficial use of landfill gas, with a growing network of renewable natural gas plants and the most landfill gastoelectricity plants in North America. WM's fleet includes more than 12,000 natural gas trucks - the largest heavyduty natural gas truck fleet in the industry in North America. Healthcare Solutions provides collection and disposal services of regulated medical waste, as well as secure information destruction services, in the U.S., Canada and Western Europe. To learn more about WM and the company's sustainability progress and solutions, visit Sustainability.WM.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity

For United States:  WM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

For Canada:  WM is committed to the principle of equal employment for all applicants and employees, without discrimination on the basis of all grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please notify us if you require accommodation.

Real ID

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