CDL Truck Driver

About the Role

Drivers operate heavy‑duty trucks equipped with front, side, or rear‑end load lift attachments to transport waste or recyclable material to disposal, transfer, or recycling facilities. The role includes pick‑up service of containers that may weigh over 1,000 pounds, residential collection in tight neighborhoods, and roll‑off loading of large open‑top containers, all requiring skilled backing maneuvers. Key duties include operating the vehicle in compliance with WM safety policies, OSHA, DOT, and all applicable laws, performing pre‑ and post‑trip inspections, and completing Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports. Drivers must report unsafe situations, incidents, or service interruptions, attend scheduled training, work with the Operations Manager to improve route efficiency, communicate customer requests, dump receptacles cleanly, and complete end‑of‑day documentation. • Operate heavy‑duty trucks with lift attachments to transport waste and recyclables. • Perform pre‑ and post‑trip vehicle inspections and complete DVIR reports. • Follow WM safety, OSHA, DOT, and all local, state, and federal regulations. • Report unsafe conditions, incidents, accidents, or service interruptions to management. • Attend required training, briefings, and meetings. • Communicate customer requests and ensure clean disposal sites. • Complete end‑of‑day documentation and assist other drivers as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸truck operation
• ▸lift attachments
• ▸vehicle inspections
• ▸dvir reporting
• ▸safety compliance
• ▸customer coordination

What You Bring

Required qualifications are a valid CDL Class A or B with an air‑brake endorsement, at least one year of driving experience (or equivalent military driving within the last seven years), a minimum age of 18, and legal eligibility to work in the country. A high school diploma or GED is preferred. The position involves physical activities such as standing, walking, lifting, pushing, pulling, crouching, reaching, handling, sitting, talking, and hearing, with reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities. WM is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to non‑discrimination and provides accommodations during the selection process. Candidates may need a REAL ID or TSA‑approved alternative for travel or access to federal property. • Hold a valid CDL Class A or B with an air‑brake endorsement and at least one year driving experience. • Be at least 18 years old and legally eligible to work in the United States or Canada. • Preferred: high school diploma or GED. • Physical demands include standing, walking, lifting, pushing, pulling, crouching, reaching, handling, sitting, talking, and hearing.

Requirements

• ▸cdl class a
• ▸air‑brake
• ▸driving exp
• ▸18+
• ▸high school
• ▸physical

Benefits

Pay Range: $30.00-$32.00. The value of a WM job goes beyond a paycheck; it creates opportunities for you and your family. WM offers stability, growth, and investment in employees with benefits such as medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, discounted stock options, and dependent daycare. WM provides 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, though benefits may vary by site. • Receive competitive pay plus medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid vacation, holidays, and personal days.

Work Environment

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