Waste Truck Driver Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• 0–1 years of experience; driving box trucks and route management experience is preferred.
• Valid driver’s license.
• All commercial motor vehicle drivers must be able to obtain a medical card from a certified medical examiner.
• May be required to obtain immunizations and credentials based on customer requirements.
• Must comply strictly with safety rules and protocols; the role is designated safety-sensitive.
• Must have or be willing to obtain a REAL ID or TSA-approved alternative if needed for business air travel or access to federal property.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED (accredited).
• 1–2 years of experience driving box trucks.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned routes to ensure customer waste is picked up safely, accurately, and on time.
• Pick up and transport waste in compliance with applicable federal, provincial, and local rules and regulations.
• Plan the daily schedule using customer needs and provided paperwork, such as manifests, route sheets, and previous vehicle condition reports.
• Follow the routing software schedule.
• Prepare and load trucks for selected accounts as needed, ensure sufficient supplies are available, and unload trucks at WMHS and customer sites.
• Confirm that customer waste is packaged and prepared according to applicable rules before transporting it.
• Provide customer service and communicate issues, reroutes, container-size adjustments, training needs, and other account matters to the Transportation Manager/Supervisor or Dispatcher.
• Secure waste, supplies, and material-handling equipment before operating the vehicle on public roads.
• Complete assigned paperwork legibly and accurately, return it for processing, and complete DOT driver logs when applicable.
• Communicate route pickup changes and account issues to the Transportation Supervisor or Dispatcher, including informing route coverage employees of unusual situations.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip maintenance checks and report truck maintenance problems.
• Use ELD and Geotab to record hours in accordance with DOT guidelines, if applicable.
• Perform other assigned duties and responsibilities.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Stock purchase plan
• Company matching on a 401(k)
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Personal days
• $250 boot allowance
• Your Tomorrow Education Assistance Program
• Paid on-the-job training
• Career progression opportunities