CDL Truck Driver Commercial

About the Role

Drivers must follow WM safety rules, OSHA and DOT regulations, and all applicable laws. They complete pre‑ and post‑trip vehicle inspections, document findings, and immediately report unsafe conditions, incidents, or service interruptions to management or dispatch. Ongoing training, briefings, and meetings are required, and drivers work with Operations Managers to improve route efficiency and address customer requests. At the end of each shift they complete documentation, check‑out procedures, and may assist fellow drivers as needed. • Perform pre‑ and post‑trip vehicle inspections and complete Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports. • Report unsafe conditions, incidents, or service interruptions immediately to Operations Manager or Dispatch. • Attend scheduled trainings, briefings, and meetings; apply best practices to improve route efficiency. • Communicate customer requests and ensure receptacles are emptied cleanly, leaving sites debris‑free. • Complete end‑of‑day documentation, check‑out procedures, and assist fellow drivers as needed. • Participate in 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, and discounted stock options. • Perform physical tasks including lifting containers over 1,000 lb and operating in tight or overhead environments.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸vehicle inspection
• ▸safety reporting
• ▸route optimization
• ▸customer service
• ▸documentation
• ▸heavy lifting

What You Bring

Drivers operate heavy‑duty trucks equipped with load‑lift attachments, transporting waste or recyclables to disposal, transfer, or recycling facilities. The role includes commercial, residential, and roll‑off driving, each requiring navigation of congested roads, alleys, and tight spaces, with strong backing skills. Candidates must hold a Class A or B CDL with air‑brake endorsement, have at least one year of commercial driving experience (or recent military driving), be at least 18 years old, and be legally eligible to work. A high school diploma or GED is preferred. The position involves physical tasks such as standing, walking, lifting, pushing, pulling, crouching, reaching, and handling containers that can exceed 1,000 pounds, as well as sitting, talking, and hearing in various environments. WM is an equal‑opportunity employer in the United States and Canada, offering accommodations during the hiring process, and requires a REAL ID or TSA‑approved alternative for travel to federal property. WM drivers are professional, well‑trained, and community‑focused, delivering safe service, earning competitive pay, and enjoying time at home on nights and weekends. • Hold a valid Class A or Class B CDL with air‑brake endorsement. • Have at least one year of commercial driving experience or recent military driving background. • Be at least 18 years old and legally authorized to work in the U.S. or Canada. • High school diploma or GED preferred. • Obtain a REAL ID or TSA‑approved alternative for travel to federal facilities.

Requirements

• ▸class a
• ▸air‑brake
• ▸1+ yr
• ▸high school
• ▸real id
• ▸heavy‑lifting

Benefits

The WM job offers more than a paycheck; it provides stability, growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits such as medical, dental, vision, 401k match, stock options, and dependent daycare. WM provides a competitive compensation package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, a stock purchase plan, 401k match, paid vacation, holidays, and personal days, though benefits may vary by site. • Earn $27.00 per hour, with adjustments based on experience, education, and location. • Receive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. • Access dependent daycare and other employee programs.

Work Environment

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