CDL Truck Driver

About the Role

Drivers operate heavy‑duty trucks equipped with front, side, or rear‑end lift attachments, transporting waste or recyclable containers that can exceed 1,000 pounds. Commercial drivers handle pick‑up service for containers, residential drivers collect household waste, and roll‑off drivers load and move large open‑top containers, all requiring skilled backing maneuvers in congested or tight environments. • Operate heavy‑duty trucks with lift attachments to transport waste and recyclables. • Perform pre‑ and post‑trip vehicle inspections and complete DVIR reports. • Follow all WM safety, OSHA, DOT, and local regulations while driving. • Communicate hazards, service interruptions, and customer requests to dispatch or operations. • Safely load, unload, and maneuver containers, including backing maneuvers in tight spaces. • Maintain route assignments, complete end‑of‑day paperwork, and assist colleagues as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸truck operation
• ▸vehicle inspection
• ▸safety compliance
• ▸hazard communication
• ▸load maneuvering
• ▸route documentation

What You Bring

All vehicle operation must comply with WM Safety and Life Critical Rules, OSHA, DOT, and applicable local, state, and federal laws. Drivers conduct pre‑ and post‑trip inspections, complete DVIR reports, report unsafe conditions, and communicate any incidents, service interruptions, or customer requests to the Operations Manager or Dispatch. Participation in scheduled training, route‑efficiency improvements, and end‑of‑day documentation are also required. Required qualifications include at least one year of experience operating a vehicle that requires a CDL or equivalent military driving within the past seven years, a minimum age of 18, legal work eligibility, and a valid CDL Class A or B with an air‑brake endorsement. Preferred qualifications are a high school diploma or GED. The role involves frequent standing, walking, lifting, pushing, pulling, crouching, reaching, handling, sitting, talking, and hearing, reflecting the physical demands of the job. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities. WM is an equal‑opportunity employer in the United States and Canada, providing accommodations in the selection process as required. The position may require a REAL ID or equivalent for air travel or access to federal property. • Hold a valid CDL Class A or B with air‑brake endorsement (or 1 yr equivalent military driving). • Meet minimum age (18) and legal work eligibility requirements. • Preferred: high school diploma or GED. • Physical duties include standing, walking, lifting, pushing, pulling, crouching, reaching, handling, sitting, talking, and hearing.

Requirements

• ▸cdl class a
• ▸air‑brake
• ▸1‑yr experience
• ▸high school
• ▸legal eligibility
• ▸physical demands

Benefits

The hourly pay for this on‑site position ranges from $23.00 to $26.00. WM emphasizes that a job here offers more than a paycheck—it creates opportunities for you and your family. The company highlights stability, daily home time, and meaningful work, while also providing an annual education assistance benefit and a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, stock options, and dependent day care. WM provides a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, a stock purchase plan, 401(k) matching, paid vacation, holidays, and personal days, though benefits may vary by site. • Compensation: $23‑$26 hourly, with potential increases based on experience. • Benefits: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid vacation, holidays, personal days. • Opportunities for growth: annual education assistance, career advancement, home‑time schedule.

Work Environment

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