CDL Truck Driver Commercial

About the Role

Drivers operate heavy‑duty trucks equipped with front, side, or rear‑end load lifts, transporting waste or recyclables to disposal, transfer, or recycling facilities once legal load capacity is reached. Commercial drivers handle containers that may exceed 1,000 lb and perform pick‑up services in high‑traffic areas, while residential drivers collect household waste and navigate residential streets. Roll‑off drivers load and haul large open‑top or compactor containers, often working in tight industrial environments. All driving duties must comply with WM Safety and Life Critical Rules, OSHA, DOT, and applicable local, state, and federal regulations. Drivers conduct pre‑ and post‑trip vehicle inspections, report unsafe conditions or service issues, attend required trainings, and work with Operations Managers to improve route efficiency. They also communicate customer requests, ensure clean dump sites, complete route assignments, and finish end‑of‑day documentation. • Operate vehicles per WM Safety, OSHA, DOT, and all applicable laws • Perform pre‑ and post‑trip DVIR inspections and document checks • Report unsafe conditions, incidents, accidents, or service interruptions to Operations Manager or Dispatch • Attend required training, briefings, and meetings • Collaborate with Operations Manager to improve route efficiency and best practices • Communicate customer requests and ensure clean dump sites • Complete assigned routes, end‑of‑day paperwork, and assist fellow drivers as needed

Key Responsibilities

• ▸vehicle inspection
• ▸route efficiency
• ▸load lifts
• ▸dump clean
• ▸end‑day paperwork
• ▸safety compliance

What You Bring

Candidates must have at least one year of experience operating a CDL‑class A or B vehicle (or equivalent military driving) within the past seven years, be 18 years or older, legally authorized to work, and hold an air‑brake endorsement. A high school diploma or GED is preferred. The role involves physical tasks such as standing, walking, lifting, pushing, pulling, crouching, reaching, and handling, with an hourly rate starting at $34.75, adjusted for experience and location. • Required: Minimum 1 year CDL‑class A or B driving experience (or equivalent military) within past 7 years; age 18+; legal work eligibility; air‑brake endorsement • Preferred: High school diploma or GED • Equal employment opportunity in the U.S. and Canada; accommodations available; Real ID may be required

Requirements

• ▸cdl a/b
• ▸air‑brake
• ▸1 yr exp
• ▸high school
• ▸18+
• ▸legal work

Benefits

The WM job offers more than a paycheck; it creates opportunities for you and your family while providing stable, essential work. Our team members are home every night and weekends, delivering meaningful service to communities. Ready to join? Click Apply to become part of the WM (formerly Waste Management) team. WM provides a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, a 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. As North America’s largest comprehensive waste‑management and environmental‑solutions provider, WM operates a fleet of nearly 11,000 natural‑gas trucks and invests in recycling, organics, renewable energy, and sustainability initiatives. WM is an equal‑opportunity employer in the United States and Canada, offering accommodations and complying with Real ID requirements. • Hourly rate starts at $34.75, adjusted for experience and location • Benefits: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid vacation, holidays, personal days

Work Environment

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