Description

All vehicle operation must comply with WM Safety and Life Critical Rules, OSHA, DOT, and applicable local, state, and federal regulations. Drivers perform pre‑ and post‑trip inspections, report unsafe situations, incidents, and service interruptions, and attend required training and briefings. They work with Operations Managers to improve route efficiency, communicate customer requests, dump receptacles cleanly, follow assigned routes, complete end‑of‑day documentation, and assist fellow drivers as needed.

• Operate vehicles in compliance with WM Safety and Life Critical Rules, OSHA, DOT, and all applicable laws.
• Complete pre‑ and post‑trip vehicle inspections and submit Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIR).
• Report unsafe conditions, incidents, accidents, and service interruptions to Operations Manager or Dispatch.
• Attend all required training programs, briefings, and meetings.
• Collaborate with Operations Manager to improve route efficiency and share best practices.
• Dump receptacles cleanly and leave customer sites free of debris.
• Follow assigned routes, complete end‑of‑day documentation, and assist other drivers as needed.

Requirements

Drivers operate heavy‑duty trucks equipped with front, side, or rear‑end lift attachments, transporting waste or recyclable material to disposal, transfer, or recycle facilities once legal load capacity is reached. Commercial drivers handle containers that can exceed 1,000 pounds and perform pick‑up services in high‑traffic areas, while residential drivers collect household waste and navigate residential environments. Roll‑off drivers prepare, load, and transport large open‑top or compactor containers, often working in tight overhead spaces on industrial routes, all requiring highly skilled backing maneuvers.

Candidates must hold a valid CDL Class A or B with an air‑brake endorsement—or have equivalent recent military driving experience—plus at least one year of commercial driving experience. Applicants must be at least 18 years old, legally authorized to work in the United States, and preferably possess a High School Diploma or GED.

The role requires physical capabilities such as standing, walking, lifting, pushing, pulling, crouching, reaching, handling, sitting, talking, and hearing to safely perform job duties.

WM is an equal‑opportunity employer in the United States and Canada, offering accommodations during the selection process and complying with applicable human‑rights and anti‑discrimination laws. Candidates may need a REAL ID or TSA‑approved alternative for travel to federal property.

• Hold a valid CDL Class A or B with air‑brake endorsement or equivalent recent military driving experience.
• Have at least one year of commercial driving experience and be 18 years of age or older.
• Be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Preferred: High School Diploma or GED.
• Physically able to stand, walk, lift, push, pull, crouch, reach, handle, sit, talk, and hear while performing job duties.

Benefits

The value of a WM job goes beyond a paycheck; it offers opportunities for you and your family. WM provides a stable work environment where team members perform essential, meaningful work every day. The company is committed to growth, offering an annual Education Assistance Benefit, and invests in employees with comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage, 401(k) match, discounted stock options, dependent daycare, and more.

Eligible employees receive a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, a stock purchase plan, 401(k) matching, and paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Benefit offerings may vary by location.

When you drive for WM, you join a team of highly trained professionals who prioritize safety, reliability, and community service, earning competitive pay, robust benefits, and the advantage of being home at night and on weekends.

• Receive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, stock purchase plan, 401(k) match, and paid vacation/holidays/personal days.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance