CDL Truck Driver Residential

About the Role

Drivers collaborate with Operations Managers to enhance route efficiency, convey customer requests, ensure clean dump sites, complete end‑of‑day paperwork, and support fellow drivers when needed. • Operate heavy‑duty trucks with lift attachments to transport waste and recyclables to disposal or recycling facilities. • Perform pre‑ and post‑trip vehicle inspections and complete Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports. • Follow WM Safety, OSHA, DOT, and all local, state, and federal regulations while driving. • Report unsafe conditions, incidents, and service interruptions to the Operations Manager or Dispatch immediately. • Participate in required training programs, briefings, and meetings to maintain safety and operational standards. • Collaborate with the Operations Manager to improve route efficiency and adopt best practices. • Communicate customer requests and ensure dump sites are left clean and free of debris. • Complete end‑of‑day documentation, check‑out procedures, and assist other drivers as needed. • Meet physical demands such as standing, walking, lifting, crouching, and maneuvering heavy containers.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸truck operation
• ▸vehicle inspection
• ▸safety compliance
• ▸route optimization
• ▸customer service
• ▸documentation

What You Bring

The role involves moving large waste containers using trucks equipped with various lift mechanisms, and requires skilled maneuvering in residential, commercial, and industrial settings. All drivers must adhere to WM Safety and Life Critical Rules, OSHA, DOT, and all applicable regulations, perform thorough vehicle inspections, report hazards promptly, and participate in required training and briefings. To qualify, candidates need a valid Class A or B CDL with an air‑brake endorsement, at least one year of relevant driving experience (or recent military driving), be 18 or older, and have legal work eligibility; a high school diploma or GED is preferred. As North America’s largest waste‑management and environmental‑solutions provider, WM emphasizes sustainability, operates a large natural‑gas truck fleet, and upholds equal employment opportunity; drivers must hold or obtain a REAL ID for travel. • Hold a valid Class A or B CDL with an air‑brake endorsement and a minimum of one year of driving experience (or recent military driving). • Be at least 18 years old and legally eligible to work in the United States or Canada.

Requirements

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

Benefits

The value of a WM job goes beyond a paycheck; the company offers stability, opportunities for growth, and invests in its employees with benefits such as education assistance and comprehensive health plans. The position entails physical tasks such as standing, walking, lifting, crouching, and handling heavy containers, and offers a base pay range of $25–$29 per hour, dependent on experience and location. 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, personal days, and tuition assistance, with benefits varying by site. • Earn competitive hourly pay ($25–$29) plus benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid time off, and tuition assistance.

Work Environment

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