CDL Driver - Residential

About the Role

Drivers operate heavy‑duty trucks equipped with front, side, or rear‑end lift attachments to collect and transport waste or recyclable containers that can exceed 1,000 lb. Roles include commercial pickups, residential waste collection, and roll‑off services, all of which require skilled backing maneuvers in congested or tight environments. Key responsibilities include operating vehicles in compliance with WM safety rules, OSHA and DOT regulations, performing pre‑ and post‑trip inspections, reporting unsafe conditions, attending mandatory training, coordinating with the Operations Manager to improve routes, and ensuring customers’ sites are left clean after dumping. • Operate WM trucks with lift attachments while complying with Safety, OSHA, DOT, and all applicable laws. • Perform pre‑ and post‑trip vehicle inspections and complete DVIR documentation. • Report unsafe conditions, incidents, accidents, or service interruptions to the Operations Manager or Dispatch. • Attend required training, briefings, and meetings. • Collaborate with the Operations Manager to improve route efficiency and share best practices. • Communicate customer requests and ensure receptacles are emptied and sites left clean. • Follow assigned routes, complete end‑of‑day paperwork, and assist fellow drivers as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸truck operation
• ▸lift handling
• ▸trip inspection
• ▸dvir docs
• ▸route optimization
• ▸customer service

What You Bring

Applicants must have at least one year of experience operating a CDL‑required vehicle or recent military driving experience, be 18 years or older, legally authorized to work in the United States, and hold a Class A or B CDL with air‑brake endorsement. A high school diploma or GED is preferred. The position demands physical abilities such as standing, walking, lifting, pushing, pulling, crouching, reaching, and handling heavy containers, as well as the ability to sit, talk, and hear while on the job. WM is an equal‑opportunity employer in the United States and Canada and provides accommodations during the hiring process. The role may require a REAL ID or TSA‑approved alternative for air travel to federal facilities. • Hold a valid CDL Class A or B with air‑brake endorsement and at least one year of commercial driving experience (or recent military driving). • Be at least 18 years old, legally authorized to work in the U.S., and possess a high school diploma or GED (preferred). • Ability to perform physical tasks such as standing, walking, lifting, pushing, pulling, crouching, reaching, and handling heavy containers. • Must obtain or have a REAL ID for travel to federal property.

Requirements

• ▸class a
• ▸air‑brake
• ▸1‑year
• ▸high school
• ▸real id
• ▸physical

Benefits

WM offers a new‑hire bonus of $2,500 and an hourly pay rate of $22‑$26. The standard shift runs Monday through Friday, starting at 6 a.m. and lasting 10‑12 hours each day. Working for WM is more than a paycheck; it provides opportunities for employees and their families. The company emphasizes stability, growth through an annual education assistance benefit, and a comprehensive suite of benefits such as medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, discounted stock options, and dependent daycare. 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. • Receive a competitive compensation package including $22‑$26 hourly pay, $2,500 new‑hire bonus, and paid benefits. • Eligible for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, and paid vacation/holidays. • Annual education assistance benefit and access to discounted dependent daycare.

Work Environment

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