CDL Truck Driver - $2500 Sign on Bonus, Home Daily, PTO, 401k

WM•Madison, WI

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 transport materials to disposal, transfer, or recycling facilities when trucks reach legal load capacity. Commercial Drivers pick up containers filled with waste or recyclable materials, which may weigh more than 1,000 pounds and may need to be moved to a pickup area. Residential Drivers collect household waste and recyclables, while Roll-off Drivers prepare, load, and transport large open-top and compactor containers from customer locations. Drivers work in traffic and potentially congested or constrained environments, where skilled vehicle maneuvering and backing are essential. The role requires safe vehicle operation, inspections, documentation, communication with Operations Managers or Dispatch, and completion of assigned routes. The position is a safety-sensitive role and requires compliance with safety rules and protocols, including applicable drug and alcohol testing. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday with a 5:00 a.m. start time. Pay range is $22–$31 per hour, and the posting advertises a $2,500 sign-on bonus and daily home time.

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience operating a vehicle requiring a CDL, or 1 year of equivalent military driving experience, within the last 7 years.
At least 18 years of age.
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.
Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A with an air-brake endorsement, or CDL Class B with an air-brake endorsement.
Comply strictly with safety rules and protocols.
May be subject to drug and alcohol testing, including pre-employment, post-incident, reasonable-suspicion, and random testing, in accordance with government regulations and company policies.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED (accredited).

Responsibilities

Operate heavy-duty trucks in accordance with Waste Management safety rules, OSHA and DOT requirements, and applicable local, state, and federal laws.
Transport waste or recyclable materials to disposal, transfer, or recycling facilities when trucks reach legal load capacity.
Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and document them using the standard Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR).
Immediately report unsafe situations and service-related issues 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.
Report incidents, accidents, injuries, and property damage to the Operations Manager.
Notify the Operations Manager or Dispatch of service interruptions, including impassable streets, receptacles that are 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 checkout.
Perform scheduled duties and assist other drivers as directed to meet customer needs.
For commercial routes, pick up waste or recycling containers and maneuver them to pickup areas when necessary.
For residential routes, collect household waste or recyclable material while safely maneuvering vehicles in residential environments.
For roll-off routes, prepare, load, and transport large mobile open-top and compactor containers from customer locations.