CDL Truck Driver Residential

About the Role

Drivers must adhere to safety regulations, conduct required inspections, and complete necessary documentation while promptly reporting unsafe conditions, incidents, or service interruptions to management. Ongoing training, collaboration with the Operations Manager, and clear communication of customer requests help improve route efficiency and ensure clean disposal sites. • Operate heavy-duty trucks with front, side, or rear lift attachments. • Conduct pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections and complete DVIR reports. • Follow WM Safety, OSHA, DOT regulations and all applicable laws. • Report unsafe conditions, incidents, and service interruptions promptly. • Attend required training, briefings, and route-efficiency meetings. • Communicate customer requests and ensure clean disposal of receptacles. • Complete end-of-day documentation and check-out procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸truck operation
• ▸vehicle inspection
• ▸dvir reporting
• ▸safety compliance
• ▸incident reporting
• ▸customer disposal

What You Bring

Drivers operate heavy-duty trucks equipped with various lift attachments to transport waste or recyclable containers to disposal, transfer, or recycling facilities. Responsibilities differ by specialization: residential drivers collect household waste, roll-off drivers handle large open-top containers, and all drivers must perform skilled backing maneuvers in high-traffic and confined environments. Candidates must be at least 18 years old, legally authorized to work, and hold a Class A or Class B CDL with an air‑brake endorsement, or have equivalent military driving experience within the past seven years. A high school diploma or GED is preferred. The position involves frequent standing, walking, lifting, pushing, pulling, crouching, reaching, handling, sitting, talking, and hearing. WM is an equal‑opportunity employer in both the United States and Canada, providing accommodations throughout the hiring process. Candidates may need a REAL ID or TSA‑approved alternative for travel or access to federal property. Drivers are integral members of their communities, delivering safe, reliable service while enjoying home time on nights and weekends. • Minimum 1 year CDL driving experience preferred. • Perform skilled backing maneuvers in residential, commercial, and industrial settings. • Hold a Class A or B CDL with air‑brake endorsement (or equivalent military driving experience). • Must be at least 18 years old and legally authorized to work in the U.S. or Canada. • High school diploma or GED preferred. • Physical tasks include standing, walking, lifting, pushing, pulling, crouching, reaching, handling, sitting, talking, and hearing. • REAL ID or TSA‑approved alternative may be required for travel or federal property access.

Requirements

• ▸cdl
• ▸air‑brake
• ▸class a
• ▸class b
• ▸high school
• ▸skilled backing

Benefits

The role offers competitive hourly compensation with full-time early-morning schedules that provide regular days off throughout the week. Applicants with at least one year of CDL experience are strongly preferred. WM emphasizes stability, growth opportunities through education assistance, and a comprehensive benefits suite that supports employees and their families. Eligible employees receive a competitive 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 variations by site. WM is North America’s largest waste‑management and environmental‑solutions provider, operating an extensive fleet—including the nation’s largest natural‑gas truck fleet—and offering recycling, organics, and renewable‑energy services. • $25.00 per hour hourly wage. • Full-time early-morning shifts (5:30 AM or 4:30 AM) with designated days off. • Benefits: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, stock purchase plan, 401(k) match, paid vacation, holidays, personal days. • Annual education assistance benefit available. • Access to discounted stock options and dependent daycare. • Equal opportunity employment with accommodations available throughout the hiring process.

Work Environment

Field