CDL Truck Driver

About the Role

Drivers at WM operate heavy‑duty trucks equipped with front, side, or rear‑end lift attachments to transport waste and recyclable containers to disposal, transfer, or recycling facilities. Depending on the line of business, drivers may handle commercial, residential, or roll‑off assignments, requiring skillful backing maneuvers in high‑traffic, congested roadways, driveways, alleyways, and lot environments. Each driver follows WM Safety and Life Critical Rules, OSHA, DOT, and all applicable local, state, and federal regulations while performing pre‑ and post‑trip vehicle inspections and documenting checks on a Driver Vehicle Inspection Report. Drivers communicate any unsafe conditions, service interruptions, or customer requests to the Operations Manager or Dispatch and ensure all receptacles are emptied and the site left clean. • Operate vehicles in compliance with WM safety policies, OSHA, DOT, and all legal requirements. • Conduct pre‑ and post‑trip inspections and complete Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports. • Report unsafe conditions, incidents, accidents, and property damage immediately to management. • Notify management of service interruptions, heavy receptacles, or potential safety hazards. • Communicate customer requests promptly to Operations Manager or Dispatch. • Dump all receptacles, leaving each site clean and free of debris. • Follow assigned routes, complete end‑of‑day documentation, and check‑out procedures. • Assist other drivers as directed to meet customer needs. • Perform physical tasks including standing, walking, lifting, pushing, pulling, crouching, reaching, handling, sitting, talking, and hearing. • Work for North America’s largest waste‑management and environmental‑solutions provider with a focus on sustainability. • Maintain safe and reliable operation of vehicles and equipment at all times.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸vehicle operation
• ▸trip inspection
• ▸safety reporting
• ▸customer communication
• ▸waste dumping
• ▸route management

What You Bring

Candidates must have at least one year of experience operating a CDL‑required vehicle or recent equivalent military driving experience, be 18 years or older, and possess legal work eligibility. Required licenses include a Class A or Class B Commercial Driver License with an air‑brake endorsement, while a high school diploma or GED is preferred. The role demands a range of physical activities such as standing, walking, lifting, pushing, pulling, crouching, reaching, handling, sitting, talking, and hearing, with reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities. The position may require travel by air or access to federal property; candidates must possess a REAL ID or a TSA‑approved alternative, or be willing to obtain one. WM drivers are recognized as professional, well‑trained, and skilled members of their communities, delivering safe service, enjoying competitive pay and benefits, and having time at home during nights and weekends. • Minimum 1 year experience operating a CDL‑required vehicle or equivalent recent military driving. • Must be at least 18 years old and legally eligible to work in the hiring country. • Hold a Class A or Class B CDL with air‑brake endorsement; high school diploma or GED preferred. • Obtain a REAL ID or TSA‑approved alternative for required air travel or federal property access.

Requirements

• ▸cdl
• ▸air‑brake
• ▸1 year
• ▸real id
• ▸class a/b
• ▸high school

Benefits

WM offers 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, though benefits may vary by site. • Receive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, stock purchase plan, 401(k) match, paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. • Equal‑opportunity employment policy applies in the U.S. and Canada with accommodations available.

Work Environment

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