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Waste Management (WM), a Fortune 250 company, is the leading provider of comprehensive waste and environmental services in North America. We are strongly committed to a foundation of operating excellence, professionalism and financial strength. WM serves nearly 25 million customers in residential, commercial, industrial and municipal markets throughout North America through a network of collection operations, transfer stations, landfills, recycling facilities and waste-based energy production projects.

Join our Waste Management team, the industry leader since 1971. With over 41,000 proud employees, Waste Management has the largest trucking fleet in the waste industry - over 18,000 trucks, and leads in CNG advancement with the largest fleet of class 8 Natural Gas Vehicles in North America. We offer opportunities in 48 states, the District of Columbia, and Canada.    

We’re hiring a Driver Trainer for Fairview and Lafayette, NJ — someone who not only holds a CDL, but truly understands the WM Way. This role is ideal for a current Designated Driver Trainer or someone who has completed the WM training program and is committed to developing safe, confident, high‑performing drivers.

You’ll coach new and experienced drivers, conduct OBAs, support retraining after incidents, reinforce OSHA/DOT/WM standards, and help shape a strong safety culture. Candidates with roll‑off and front‑load experience, strong communication skills, and a passion for coaching will thrive here.

If you’re ready to make an impact and help elevate driver performance and safety, we want to talk with you.

 

I. Job Summary
Develops and implements training for drivers, and performs assessments to ensure adherence to driving standards.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned. 

Trains and coaches new and existing drivers on use of applicable tools, equipment, and in fundamental routing practices; transfers expertise to drivers.Develops and delivers training to new and existing drivers on OSHA, DOT, and Waste Management policies and driving standards.Trains and coaches the High Risk Employees / Repeaters Plan, ensuring aggressive, constructive intervention with employees immediately following first safety incident.  Re-trains after accidents, near misses, and/or negative observations.Schedules and conducts Observation Behavior Assessments (OBAs) to evaluate driver knowledge, operating behaviors, and compliance with federal regulations.Follows-up observations with constructive coaching and retraining when deficiencies are observed.Conducts employee interviewing, testing, hiring and evaluation. Plans and conducts new employee orientation.Investigates, reviews and controls implementation of safety regulations and company policies and procedure and monitors for compliance.Assists investigations of accidents and emergency spills.III. Supervisory Responsibilities
This job has no supervisory duties.

IV. Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.

A. Education and ExperienceEducation: High School Diploma or GED (accredited).Experience: Four (4) years of relevant work experience.B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other RequirementsCDL (Commercial Driver's License).The CDL is a requirement, therefore, an applicant must be 18 years of age.C. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities RequiredDriving experience, driver training, and safety training may be required.V. Work Environment
Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Normal setting for this job is office setting and/or on-route. 

The expected base pay range for this office position is $63,030 - $90,574. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location.

Benefits
At Waste Management, 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 Pension, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.

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