CDL Truck Driver - 5000 Sign on Bonus, Home Daily, PTO, 401k

About the Role

Drivers operate heavy‑duty trucks equipped with front, side, or rear‑end lift attachments, transporting waste or recyclable material to disposal, transfer, or recycling facilities once legal load capacity is reached. Commercial drivers handle containers that can weigh over 1,000 pounds and must maneuver them in high‑traffic streets, driveways, alleyways, and lots, requiring highly skilled backing maneuvers. Residential drivers collect household waste in similar environments, while roll‑off drivers load, transport, and place large open‑top or compactor containers, often working in tight overhead industrial routes. Core duties include operating the vehicle in compliance with WM Safety and Life Critical Rules, OSHA, DOT, and all applicable laws, as well as completing pre‑ and post‑trip inspections documented on a Driver Vehicle Inspection Report. Drivers must promptly report unsafe conditions, service issues, incidents, or route interruptions to the Operations Manager or Dispatch, attend required training and meetings, and communicate customer requests. They also empty all receptacles, keep the site clean, follow scheduled routes, complete end‑of‑day paperwork, and assist fellow drivers as needed. • Operate trucks with lift attachments to transport waste to disposal, transfer, or recycling facilities. • Perform pre‑ and post‑trip vehicle inspections and complete DVIR reports. • Follow WM Safety, OSHA, DOT regulations and all applicable laws while driving. • Report unsafe conditions, incidents, accidents, or service interruptions immediately. • Attend required training programs, briefings, and meetings. • Communicate customer requests and route issues to the Operations Manager or Dispatch. • Safely dump containers, leaving sites clean and free of debris. • Assist fellow drivers and complete end‑of‑day documentation procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸truck operation
• ▸vehicle inspection
• ▸dvir reporting
• ▸safety compliance
• ▸incident reporting
• ▸dispatch communication

What You Bring

Candidates must have at least one year of experience operating a vehicle requiring a CDL or equivalent military driving experience within the past seven years, be at least 18 years old, legally eligible to work in the country, and hold a valid CDL Class A or B with an air‑brake endorsement. A high school diploma or GED is preferred. The role demands physical capabilities such as standing, walking, lifting, pushing, pulling, crouching, reaching, and handling waste containers. • Hold a valid CDL Class A or B with an air‑brake endorsement (or equivalent military driving experience) and be at least 18 years old. • Preferred qualification: high school diploma or GED. • Physical ability to stand, walk, lift, push, pull, crouch, reach, and handle waste containers.

Requirements

• ▸cdl a/b
• ▸air‑brake
• ▸high school
• ▸1‑yr experience
• ▸physical stamina
• ▸18+

Benefits

A WM job offers more than a paycheck; it creates opportunities for you and your family. The company provides a stable environment where team members work home every day performing essential, meaningful work. WM is committed to growth, offering an annual education assistance benefit, and invests in its employees with comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage, 401(k) matching, discounted stock options, dependent daycare, and more. The hourly wage ranges from $23.00 to $31.64, depending on experience, education, certifications, and location. 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, paid vacation, holidays, and personal days, though benefits may vary by site. When you drive for WM, you join a professional, well‑trained team that values safety, home‑time on nights and weekends, and community service, exemplified by drivers like Billy Shelby who go above and beyond for customers. • Earn $23.00–$31.64 hourly, based on experience, education, certifications, and location. • Receive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid vacation, holidays, and personal days.

Work Environment

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