CDL Truck Driver Container

Waste Management; United States; On-site; USD 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Stock purchase plan

Company 401(k) match

Paid vacation

Holidays

Personal days

Job summary

Waste Management is seeking a CDL Class B driver to safely operate a heavy-duty truck on designated routes. You will perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections, adhere to OSHA/DOT requirements, and maintain a clean, safe vehicle.

You will report issues, assist routing, and ensure proper container handling and route completion. Responsibilities include coordinating with Route Managers, submitting DVIRs, and communicating with Dispatch.

Qualifications

• 1 year operating a vehicle requiring a CDL
• 1 year equivalent military driving within the last 7 years
• Must be at least 18 years of age and legally eligible to work in the United States
• Able to read, write, and speak English well enough to interact with the public
• Pre-employment screening including drug screen and physical
• (CDL)-Class B
• High School Diploma or GED

Responsibilities

• Operates vehicle in accordance with OSHA/DOT requirements and company expectations
• Performs pre- and post-trip inspections and notes issues on DVIR for repair
• Reports unsafe conditions or service needs to Route Manager or Dispatch
• Participates in training, briefings, and meetings as required
• Works with Route Managers to improve route efficiencies and address unsafe accounts
• Notifies Route Manager of incidents, accidents or property damage
• Communicates customer requests or issues to Dispatch or Route Manager
• Completes and submits customer tickets for yardage removal when needed
• Positions containers correctly to avoid blockages and ensures lids are replaced
• Completes route documentation at end of day, following schedule

Skills

CDL Class B

English proficiency

Safety minded

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Welding Experience is a plus

I. Job Summary

Safely operates a heavy-duty truck to perform assigned duties on designated routes.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operates vehicle in accordance with Occupational and Safety Health Act (OSHA) and Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements as well as all local, state and federal requirements and Company expectations for the Fleet; maintains a clean and safe vehicle.
• Performs pre‑and post‑trip inspections of assigned vehicle using standard DVIR (Driver Vehicle Inspection Report); notes all issues on DVIR form for corrective review/repair.
• Immediately reports any unsafe situations or service calls to Route Manager or Dispatch before attempting service.
• Participates and cooperates in all scheduled training, briefings, and meetings as required by Route Manager.
• Works closely with Route Managers to improve route efficiencies and identify problem or unsafe accounts.
• Performs all duties as scheduled by Route Manager or Dispatch, assisting other company drivers as directed.
• Notifies Route Manager of any incidents, accidents, injures, or property damage.
• Notifies Dispatch or Route Manager of issues as prescribed by Service Machine protocol, including blocked containers, potential missed pick‑ups or problems that arise on the route.
• Communicates customer requests or issues to Dispatch or Route Manager.
• Completely dumps all containers and leaves the customer's location clean and free of debris.
• Completes and submits customer tickets when excess yardage must be removed.
• Positions containers on the customer's property in a manner that ensures lids are properly replaced, containers are set in an upright position, and containers do not block driveway entrances or traffic.
• Follows route assignments throughout the day and completes all documentation when checking‑in at the end of the route.

III. Qualifications

A. Required Qualifications

• 1 year operating a vehicle requiring a CDL or
• 1 year equivalent military driving within the last 7 years and
• Must be at least 18 years of age and legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located and
• Able to read, write, and speak English well enough to interact with the public, understand traffic signs, respond to official questions, and complete records or reports.
• Successfully complete pre-employment screening, including drug screen and physical
• (CDL)-Class B

B. Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D (accredited)

IV. Physical Requirements

Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Standing
• Walking
• Lifting
• Pushing
• Pulling
• Crouching
• Reaching
• Handling
• Sitting
• Talking
• Hearing

Benefits

At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability. In addition, we offer a stock purchase plan, company matching on a 401(k), and more. Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• short-term disability
• stock purchase plan
• company matching on a 401(k)
• paid vacation
• holidays
• personal days

ABOUT WM

WM ( WM.com ) is North America's leading provider of comprehensive environmental solutions. Previously known as Waste Management and based in Houston, Texas, WM is driven by commitments to put people first and achieve success with integrity. The company, through its subsidiaries, provides collection, recycling and disposal services to millions of residential, commercial, industrial, medical and municipal customers throughout the U.S. and Canada. With innovative infrastructure and capabilities in recycling, organics and renewable energy, WM provides environmental solutions to and collaborates with its customers in helping them pursue their sustainability goals. WM has the largest disposal network and collection fleet in North America, is the largest recycler of post‑consumer materials and is a leader in beneficial use of landfill gas, with a growing network of renewable natural gas plants and the most landfill gas‑to‑electricity plants in North America. WM’s fleet includes more than 12,000 natural gas trucks – the largest heavy‑duty natural gas truck fleet in the industry in North America. Healthcare Solutions provides collection and disposal services of regulated medical waste, as well as secure information destruction services, in the U.S., Canada and Western Europe. To learn more about WM and the company’s sustainability progress and solutions, visit Sustainability.WM.com .

Equal Employment Opportunity

For United States: WM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

For Canada: WM is committed to the principle of equal employment for all applicants and employees, without discrimination on the basis of all grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please notify us if you require accommodation.

Real ID

In order to travel by air or access federal property, federal law requires individuals have a REAL ID or an acceptable alternative. This position may require the successful candidate to travel by air for business reasons or service federal property. Accordingly, successful candidates must have, or be willing to obtain, a REAL ID or TSA‑approved alternative.