Wm
Leading provider of comprehensive waste management services across North America.
CDL Truck Driver - Commercial
Operate a heavy‑duty truck to transport waste containers on assigned routes.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The primary role is to safely operate a heavy-duty truck on transfer routes, transporting waste containers between locations. Drivers must ensure vehicle safety, comply with all regulatory requirements, and complete assigned routes efficiently. Drivers are responsible for inspecting their vehicles before and after trips, reporting unsafe conditions, and communicating any incidents to management. They work closely with Operations Managers to improve route efficiency, handle customer requests, dump and clean containers, position them correctly, and complete all required documentation at the end of each route. • Operate a heavy‑duty truck safely, complying with OSHA, DOT, and all local, state, and federal regulations. • Conduct pre‑ and post‑trip vehicle inspections using the Driver Vehicle Inspection Report and report any issues. • Immediately report unsafe situations, incidents, accidents, or property damage to the Operations Manager or Dispatch. • Participate in scheduled trainings, briefings, and meetings as required. • Collaborate with Operations Managers to improve route efficiency and address problem or unsafe accounts. • Follow assigned routes, dump containers, clean customer sites, and reposition containers correctly. • Submit customer tickets for excess yardage and complete all required documentation at route end. • Communicate customer requests or issues to Dispatch or Operations Manager promptly. • Maintain a clean and safe vehicle throughout the shift.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸truck operation
- ▸vehicle inspection
- ▸safety reporting
- ▸route optimization
- ▸container handling
- ▸documentation
What You Bring
No formal education or prior experience is required, but a valid Commercial Driver’s License (Class B) and a clean driving record are mandatory. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and successfully pass a pre‑employment DOT drug screen, physical examination, background check, and motor‑vehicle record review. • Hold a valid Commercial Driver’s License (Class B), be at least 18 years old, and pass DOT drug screening, physical, background, and driving‑record checks.
Requirements
- ▸class b
- ▸18+
- ▸dot screening
- ▸physical exam
- ▸background check
- ▸clean record
Benefits
A WM job offers more than a paycheck; it creates opportunities for you and your family. The company provides a stable environment where team members perform essential, meaningful work every day. WM is committed to employee growth with an annual education assistance benefit, and invests in health, retirement, stock options, dependent daycare, and other perks. Waste Management offers 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. The company embraces diversity and is an equal‑opportunity employer in the United States and Canada, providing accommodations throughout the hiring process. Drivers join a professional, well‑trained team that values safety, community service, and work‑life balance.
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