Wm
Leading provider of comprehensive waste management services across North America.
Designated Driver Trainer
Drive waste routes while training and coaching new and existing drivers on safety.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The Designated Driver Trainer (DDT) serves a dual function at WM, operating a vehicle on an assigned route while also stepping in as a trainer to onboard and develop new drivers. The role ensures safe, efficient operations and provides coaching to improve driver performance and compliance with company and regulatory standards. In addition to regular driver duties, the DDT supports new and existing drivers through training, observation, and feedback. This includes reinforcing WM safety practices, documenting progress, and communicating performance data to management. • Operate assigned WM vehicle safely, performing all pre‑ and post‑trip inspections and waste/recycling collection. • Deliver on‑the‑job training and coaching on vehicle operation, defensive driving, and WM safety protocols. • Observe and evaluate driver performance, providing immediate constructive feedback and documenting progress. • Report driver performance metrics to the Route Manager and Onboarding Optimization Manager and recommend additional coaching. • Mentor drivers during role transition to build confidence and skill proficiency. • Maintain accurate training records, including strengths, improvement areas, and recommended next steps.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸vehicle operation
- ▸safety inspections
- ▸driver training
- ▸performance evaluation
- ▸metrics reporting
- ▸record keeping
What You Bring
Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED, a valid Class A or B CDL with air‑brake endorsement, and at least two years of experience operating a WM vehicle. Preferred candidates possess recent military driving experience and prior supervisory, training, or coaching experience. The position requires frequent standing, walking, lifting, pushing, pulling, crouching, reaching, and handling, as well as constant sitting, talking, and hearing in both indoor garage or shop settings and outdoor conditions that may include inclement weather. WM is an equal‑opportunity employer in the United States and Canada and provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Candidates must possess or be willing to obtain a REAL ID or TSA‑approved alternative for travel and access to federal property. • Required: High school diploma/GED, Class A or B CDL with air‑brake endorsement, and 2 years of WM vehicle operation experience. • Preferred: Recent (within 7 years) military driving experience and 2 years supervising, training, or coaching personnel. • Physical demands: frequent standing, walking, lifting, pushing, pulling, crouching, reaching, handling; constant sitting, talking, hearing in varied indoor and outdoor environments.
Requirements
- ▸high school
- ▸cdl
- ▸vehicle ops
- ▸military driving
- ▸supervisory
- ▸air‑brake
Benefits
WM offers a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, a 401(k) match, a stock purchase plan, paid vacation, holidays, and personal days, with variations by site. As North America’s largest waste‑management and environmental‑solutions provider, WM emphasizes safety, sustainability, and community service. • Benefits: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid vacation, holidays, personal days.
Work Environment
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