CDL Truck Driver
About The Position
Drivers operate heavy-duty trucks equipped with front-, side-, or rear-end load lift attachments, depending on the line of business and truck type. They collect waste or recyclable materials and transport loads to disposal, transfer, or recycling facilities when trucks reach legal load capacity. Duties may include servicing commercial containers, collecting residential materials, or preparing, loading, and transporting roll-off containers. The work involves driving in high-traffic and congested areas, navigating driveways, alleyways, and lots, and performing skilled backing maneuvers. Some routes may involve tight overhead environments or maneuvering wheeled containers weighing more than 1,000 pounds. This is a safety-sensitive, on-site position. Drivers must follow company, OSHA, DOT, and applicable legal requirements, complete vehicle inspections and documentation, communicate service issues and customer requests, follow assigned routes, and assist other drivers as directed. The position requires weekend availability and begins at 3:00 AM. The expected base pay range is $35.12–$37.91 per hour, with the specific offer influenced by relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location.
Requirements
- At least one year operating a vehicle requiring a CDL, or one year of equivalent military driving experience within the last seven years.
- At least 18 years of age and legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located.
- Able to read, write, and speak English well enough to interact with the public, understand traffic signs, respond to official questions, and complete records or reports.
- Successfully complete pre-employment screening, including a drug screen and physical.
- Hold a Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A with an air-brake endorsement or CDL Class B with an air-brake endorsement.
- Strictly comply with safety rules and protocols; ongoing employment may include drug and alcohol testing.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED (accredited).
Responsibilities
- Operate heavy-duty trucks in accordance with WM Safety and Life Critical Rules, OSHA and DOT requirements, and applicable local, state, and federal laws.
- Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and document them using the standard Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR).
- Report unsafe situations, service issues, incidents, accidents, injuries, and property damage to the Operations Manager or Dispatch.
- Attend and participate in required training programs, briefings, and meetings.
- Work with the Operations Manager to improve route efficiency and identify best practices.
- Notify the Operations Manager or Dispatch about service interruptions, impassable streets or alleyways, receptacles too heavy to service, and potential safety hazards.
- Communicate customer requests to the Operations Manager or Dispatch.
- Completely empty receptacles and leave customer locations clean and free of debris.
- Follow assigned routes and complete end-of-day documentation and the check-out process.
- Perform duties as scheduled and assist other drivers as directed to meet customer needs.
- Collect and transport waste or recyclable materials to disposal, transfer, or recycling facilities when trucks reach legal load capacity.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Short-term disability
- Stock purchase plan
- Company matching on a 401(k)
- Paid vacation
- Paid holidays
- Personal days
- Your Tomorrow Education Assistance Program
- Paid on-the-job training
- Established career progression
- Dependent day care
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
