CDL Truck Driver

About the Role

Drivers operate heavy‑duty trucks equipped with front, side, or rear‑end lift attachments, transporting waste or recyclables to disposal, transfer, or recycling facilities once legal load capacity is reached. Commercial drivers handle container pick‑up, residential drivers collect household waste, and roll‑off drivers load and move large open‑top containers, all requiring skilled backing maneuvers in congested or tight environments. Key duties include operating vehicles in compliance with WM Safety, OSHA, DOT, and all local, state, and federal laws; performing pre‑ and post‑trip inspections with DVIR documentation; reporting unsafe conditions, incidents, and service interruptions; attending required training and briefings; collaborating with the Operations Manager to improve route efficiency; communicating customer requests; ensuring clean dump sites; completing end‑of‑day paperwork; and assisting fellow drivers as needed. • Operate heavy‑duty trucks with lift attachments to transport waste to disposal, transfer, 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, accidents, and service interruptions to management or dispatch. • Participate in required training, briefings, and meetings. • Collaborate with Operations Manager to improve route efficiency and best practices. • Communicate customer requests and ensure clean, debris‑free dump sites. • Complete end‑of‑day documentation and assist fellow drivers as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸vehicle operation
• ▸lift operation
• ▸vehicle inspection
• ▸dvir reporting
• ▸route optimization
• ▸customer communication

What You Bring

Applicants must have a valid CDL Class A or B with an air‑brake endorsement (or one year of equivalent military driving experience), be at least 18 years old, and be legally eligible to work in the United States. A high school diploma or GED is preferred. The role demands physical activities such as standing, walking, lifting, pushing, pulling, crouching, reaching, handling, sitting, talking, and hearing, with accommodations available for individuals with disabilities. WM is North America’s largest comprehensive waste‑management and environmental solutions provider, offering collection, recycling, and disposal services to millions of customers. The company emphasizes sustainability, operates a large natural‑gas truck fleet, and is committed to equal employment opportunities and accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Candidates may need a REAL ID or equivalent for travel or access to federal property. WM drivers are professional, well‑trained, and skilled, working safe, returning home each night and weekend, and serving as trusted members of the communities they support. • Hold a valid CDL Class A or B with air‑brake endorsement (or 1 year equivalent military driving experience). • Be at least 18 years old and legally eligible to work in the United States. • Preferred: High School Diploma or GED. • Physical tasks include standing, walking, lifting, pushing, pulling, crouching, reaching, handling, sitting, talking, and hearing.

Requirements

• ▸cdl classa
• ▸air‑brake
• ▸18+
• ▸us eligible
• ▸high school
• ▸physical

Benefits

The value of a WM job is more than a paycheck; it creates opportunities for you and your family while providing essential and meaningful work. Our WM team is home every day, and we invite you to click Apply to join the WM (formerly Waste Management) team today. The expected hourly rate is $33.75, adjusted for experience, education, certifications, and location. Eligible employees receive a competitive compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, a stock purchase plan, 401(k) match, paid vacation, holidays, and personal days, though benefits may vary by site. • Earn an hourly wage of $33.75, adjusted for experience, education, and location. • Receive comprehensive benefits: 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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