CDL Truck Driver

About the Role

All drivers must follow Waste Management Safety and Life Critical Rules, OSHA and DOT regulations, and conduct pre‑ and post‑trip vehicle inspections documented on DVIR forms. They are expected to report unsafe conditions, incidents, or service interruptions, attend required training, and collaborate with the Operations Manager to improve route efficiency and address customer requests. • Operate trucks with lift attachments to transport waste and recyclables to disposal facilities. • Perform pre‑ and post‑trip vehicle inspections and complete DVIR documentation. • Adhere to all safety, OSHA, DOT and company regulations while driving. • Report hazards, incidents, and customer requests promptly to Operations Manager or Dispatch. • Load, unload, and dump containers, ensuring sites are left clean and free of debris. • Follow assigned routes, complete end‑of‑day paperwork, and assist fellow drivers as needed. • Perform physical tasks such as standing, walking, lifting, pushing, pulling, crouching, reaching, handling, and sitting.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸truck operation
• ▸dvir inspection
• ▸load/unload
• ▸route management
• ▸safety compliance
• ▸hazard reporting

What You Bring

Drivers operate heavy‑duty trucks equipped with front, side, or rear‑end lift attachments, transporting waste and recyclable containers to disposal, transfer or recycling facilities. Residential drivers collect household waste, while roll‑off drivers handle large open‑top and compactor containers, all requiring skilled backing maneuvers in tight or congested environments. Candidates must hold a Class A or B CDL with an air‑brake endorsement, have at least one year of commercial or equivalent military driving experience, be at least 18 years old, and be legally eligible to work in the country of employment. A high school diploma or GED is preferred. The role involves frequent standing, walking, lifting, pushing, pulling, crouching, reaching, handling, sitting, talking and hearing activities, reflecting the physically demanding nature of waste collection and transport. WM is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to non‑discriminatory hiring practices in the United States and Canada, providing accommodations throughout the selection process. The position may require a REAL ID or TSA‑approved alternative for air travel or access to federal property. • Maintain a Class A or B CDL with air‑brake endorsement and at least one year of driving experience. • Prefer candidates with a high school diploma or GED. • Must be at least 18 years old and legally authorized to work in the United States or Canada. • Obtain a REAL ID or TSA‑approved alternative if travel by air or access to federal property is required.

Requirements

• ▸class a
• ▸air‑brake
• ▸1‑yr
• ▸high school
• ▸real id
• ▸18+

Benefits

Working for WM offers more than a paycheck; it provides opportunities for you and your family while delivering stable, essential work each day. The company supports growth through an annual education assistance benefit and invests in you with comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, a 401(k) match, discounted stock options, dependent day‑care and more. Eligible employees receive a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, a stock purchase plan, 401(k) match, paid vacation, holidays and personal days, with benefits varying by site. When you drive for WM, you join a professional, well‑trained team recognized for safe driving, competitive pay, growth opportunities, and a schedule that allows you to be home at night and on weekends while serving and protecting the communities you travel through. • Receive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid vacation, holidays and personal days. • Eligible for an annual education assistance benefit.

Work Environment

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