Wm
Leading provider of comprehensive waste management services across North America.
Apprentice, Driver-No CDL Required PTO, Home Daily, 401K
Apprentice driver training to operate WM waste collection trucks after obtaining a commercial permit.
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Operate commercial refuse/recycling vehicle following WM safety, OSHA, DOT, and all applicable laws. • Conduct pre‑ and post‑trip vehicle inspections and complete DVIR reports. • Report unsafe conditions, incidents, accidents, or service interruptions to Operations Manager or Dispatch. • Load and unload residential or commercial containers, using hoisting devices and assisting with backing maneuvers. • Follow assigned routes, dump receptacles, keep customer sites clean, and complete end‑of‑day documentation. • Attend all scheduled training programs, briefings and meetings to progress through driver‑apprentice levels.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸vehicle operation
- ▸vehicle inspection
- ▸incident reporting
- ▸container loading
- ▸route management
- ▸documentation
What You Bring
The Driver Apprentice works alongside an experienced WM driver or trainer after obtaining a Commercial Driving Permit. In this role the apprentice completes required training to safely operate a commercial refuse or recycling vehicle and provides service to customers. The apprentice remains in training until all requirements are satisfied. The position involves outdoor and vehicle‑driving work, requiring motor coordination, finger dexterity, and occasional physical effort handling objects. Employees are exposed to dirt, odors, noise, and weather extremes, and may encounter rare occupational risks such as cuts or exposure to chemicals. WM is an equal‑opportunity employer in the United States and Canada, considering all qualified applicants without regard to protected characteristics, and provides accommodations during the selection process. Candidates must possess or be willing to obtain a REAL ID or TSA‑approved alternative for travel or access to federal property. • Meet qualification requirements: at least 18 years old, legal work authorization in the U.S., a valid state driver’s license, and pass a pre‑employment drug screen. • Ability to perform physical tasks and work outdoors in various weather conditions.
Requirements
- ▸commercial permit
- ▸driver’s license
- ▸physical ability
- ▸legal authorization
- ▸real id
- ▸drug screen
Benefits
A WM job offers more than a paycheck; it creates opportunities for employees and their families. The team is stable, with members at home each night, and performs essential, meaningful work. WM is committed to growth, providing an annual education assistance benefit, and invests in employees with medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, stock options, and dependent daycare. • Receive benefits package: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid vacation, holidays and personal days. • Eligible for annual education assistance benefit.
Work Environment
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