CDL Truck Driver - Home Daily, PTO, 401k

Waste Management; Kailua (HI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401k with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Waste Management is seeking skilled drivers in Kailua, Hawaii to operate heavy-duty trucks. The role includes transporting waste to disposal facilities, performing inspections, and ensuring safety compliance. Successful candidates must possess a valid CDL and have at least 1 year of driving experience.

Benefits include competitive pay, medical, dental, and retirement plans. Join a dynamic team committed to service excellence!

Qualifications

• 1 year operating a vehicle requiring a CDL or equivalent military driving experience.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English to interact with the public.
• Minimum age of 18 years and legal eligibility to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Operate vehicle in accordance with safety regulations and laws.
• Perform vehicle inspections and document checks.
• Report unsafe situations or service-related issues to management.

Skills

Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

Safety awareness

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary

Drivers operate heavy‑duty trucks with front, side, or rear‑end load lift attachments depending on line of business and truck type. They transport material to disposal, transfer or recycling facilities when trucks reach legal load capacity. Commercial drivers provide pick‑up service of containers filled with waste or recyclable material, sometimes weighing over 1,000 pounds. They navigate high‑traffic roads, driveways, alleyways, and lots, and perform skilled backing maneuvers. Residential drivers collect household waste or recyclable material, maneuvering safely in residential environments. Roll‑off drivers prepare, load, and transport large mobile open‑top and compactor containers, operating in tight overhead environments on industrial routes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate vehicle in accordance with Waste Management Safety and Life Critical Rules, OSHA, DOT, and all applicable laws.
• Perform pre‑ and post‑trip inspections and document checks using the standard DVIR.
• Immediately report unsafe situations or service‑related issues to Operations Manager or Dispatch.
• Attend and participate in scheduled training programs, briefings, and meetings as required.
• Work closely with Operations Manager to improve route efficiencies and identify best practices.
• Notify Operations Manager of any incidents, accidents, injuries, or property damage.
• Notify Operations Manager or Dispatch of service interruptions, closed or impassable streets, heavy receptacles, or potential safety hazards.
• Communicate customer requests to Operations Manager or Dispatch.
• Completely dump all receptacles and leave customers’ location clean and free of debris.
• Follow route assignments and complete end‑of‑day documentation and checkout process.
• Perform all duties scheduled by Operations Manager or Dispatch and assist other drivers as directed to meet customer needs.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• 1 year operating a vehicle requiring a CDL, or 1 year equivalent military driving within the last 7 years.
• Ability 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.
• Minimum age 18 years.
• Legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located.
• (CDL) Class A Commercial Driver License with an air‑brake endorsement upon hire, or (CDL) Class B Commercial Driver License with an air‑brake endorsement upon hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (accredited).

Physical Requirements

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

Pay

The expected base pay range for this position is $34.75 per hour. The specific salary offered may be influenced by relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location.

Benefits

Eligible employees receive a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. Other benefits include a Stock Purchase Plan, company match on 401k, paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Benefits may vary by site.