CDL Truck Driver - Residential Rearload Driver

About the Role

Drivers operate heavy‑duty trucks equipped with front, side, or rear‑end lift attachments, transporting waste or recyclable containers to disposal, transfer, or recycling facilities once legal load capacity is reached. Commercial drivers handle pick‑up of containers that can exceed 1,000 lb and navigate high‑traffic roads, driveways, alleyways, and lots, requiring skilled backing maneuvers. Residential drivers collect household waste, while roll‑off drivers load and transport large open‑top or compactor containers, often working in tight overhead industrial environments. All driving duties must follow Waste Management safety policies, OSHA, DOT regulations, and applicable laws. Drivers perform vehicle inspections, report unsafe situations, attend training, and work with the Operations Manager to improve route efficiency. They communicate customer requests, ensure clean dump sites, follow assigned routes, complete end‑of‑day paperwork, and support other drivers as needed. • Operate trucks in compliance with WM safety rules, OSHA, DOT, and all laws. • Conduct pre‑ and post‑trip vehicle inspections and complete DVIR reports. • Immediately report unsafe conditions, incidents, accidents, or service interruptions. • Attend required training, briefings, and meetings. • Collaborate with Operations Manager to improve route efficiency and best practices. • Communicate customer requests and ensure clean dump sites. • Follow assigned routes, complete end‑of‑day documentation, and assist teammates as needed. • Perform physical tasks such as standing, walking, lifting, pushing, pulling, crouching, reaching, handling, sitting, talking, and hearing.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸truck operation
• ▸vehicle inspection
• ▸dvir reporting
• ▸route efficiency
• ▸customer communication
• ▸end‑day documentation

What You Bring

Applicants need at least one year operating a CDL‑required vehicle or equivalent military driving experience within the past seven years, be 18 or older, and be legally authorized to work in the United States. A valid Class A or Class B CDL with an air‑brake endorsement is required; a high school diploma or GED is preferred. The role involves frequent standing, walking, lifting, pushing, pulling, crouching, reaching, handling, sitting, talking, and hearing. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. • Hold a valid Class A or B CDL with air‑brake endorsement (or 1 year equivalent military driving). • Be at least 18 years old and legally authorized to work in the U.S. • Preferred: High school diploma or GED.

Requirements

• ▸cdl (air‑brake)
• ▸high school
• ▸1‑yr driving
• ▸18+
• ▸us authorized
• ▸physical

Benefits

The position pays $20.00 per hour plus DOE and starts at 5:30 a.m. Monday through Friday. WM emphasizes that a job is more than a paycheck—it creates opportunities for employees and their families. The team is stable, performs essential work daily, offers annual education assistance, and provides comprehensive medical, dental, vision, 401 k match, stock options, dependent daycare, and more. Eligible employees receive a competitive compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, a stock purchase plan, and company‑matched 401 k contributions. Paid vacation, holidays, and personal days are also provided, with variations by site. • Receive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, stock purchase plan, 401 k match, and paid vacation/holidays/personal days.

Work Environment

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