CDL Truck Driver

About the Role

• Operate heavy‑duty trucks with lift attachments, performing pick‑up and transport of waste/recyclables. • Perform pre‑ and post‑trip vehicle inspections and complete DVIR documentation. • Follow WM Safety, OSHA, DOT and all applicable laws while driving. • Report unsafe conditions, incidents, service interruptions, and customer requests to Operations Manager or Dispatch. • Attend required trainings, briefings, and meetings. • Collaborate with Operations Manager to improve route efficiency and best practices. • Dump receptacles cleanly and maintain customer sites free of debris. • Complete end‑of‑day paperwork and assist other drivers as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸truck operation
• ▸vehicle inspection
• ▸dvir docs
• ▸safety compliance
• ▸route optimization
• ▸incident reporting

What You Bring

Drivers operate heavy‑duty trucks equipped with front, side, or rear‑end lift attachments, handling commercial, residential, or roll‑off routes, and must execute skilled backing maneuvers in high‑traffic and confined environments. The role requires strict adherence to WM Safety, OSHA, DOT regulations, thorough vehicle inspections, prompt reporting of hazards or incidents, and participation in training and route‑efficiency initiatives. Candidates must hold a valid Class A or B CDL with air‑brake endorsement, have at least one year of relevant driving experience (or equivalent military service), be at least 18 years old, and be legally authorized to work in the United States; a high‑school diploma or GED is preferred. The position involves various physical activities such as standing, walking, lifting, pushing, pulling, crouching, reaching, and handling, with accommodations available for qualified individuals with disabilities. Applicants must possess or be willing to obtain a REAL ID (or TSA‑approved alternative) for travel to federal properties; accommodations are provided throughout the hiring process. • Possess a Class A or B CDL with air‑brake endorsement and at least one year of relevant driving experience (or equivalent military driving). • Meet minimum age (18) and legal eligibility to work in the United States. • Preferred: High school diploma or GED. • Physical tasks include standing, walking, lifting, pushing, pulling, crouching, reaching, handling, sitting, talking, and hearing. • Must have or obtain a REAL ID (or TSA‑approved alternative) for travel to federal sites.

Requirements

• ▸cdl
• ▸air‑brake
• ▸driving experience
• ▸high school
• ▸real id
• ▸safety compliance

Benefits

The value of working at WM goes beyond pay, offering stability and meaningful work for the driver and their family. Employees receive a competitive hourly wage starting at $32.50, plus a total compensation package that includes health benefits, retirement options, stock purchase plans, and paid time off, though specific offerings may vary by site. • Earn $32.50 hourly (rate may vary based on experience, location, etc.). • Receive 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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