CDL Truck Driver — Safe Routes + Great Benefits

WM (Waste Management); Gastonia (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

401K with match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Waste Management (WM) in Gastonia, NC is seeking a CDL Class B driver to safely operate heavy-duty trucks on swing routes, performing pre/post-trip inspections and maintaining a clean vehicle. The role requires compliance with OSHA/DOT and strong communication with dispatch and route managers.

You will participate in safety trainings, assist other drivers, and ensure timely pickups while protecting property and minimizing disruption to customers. A pre-employment screening is required.

Qualifications

• CDL Class B license required.
• 2 years of driving experience with CDL or equivalent military driving in the last 7 years.
• Able to read, write, and speak English sufficiently to interact with the public and complete records or reports.
• Must be at least 18 years old and eligible to work in the country where the position is located.
• Pre-employment screening including drug screen and physical.
• CDL Class B (non-exempt) as stated.

Responsibilities

• Operates a heavy-duty truck on swing routes and in various environments (Residential, Commercial, Construction).
• Performs pre- and post-trip inspections using DVIR and notes issues for repair.
• Reports unsafe situations or service calls to Route Manager or Dispatch.
• Cooperates in trainings, briefings, and meetings as required by Route Manager.
• Works with Route Managers to improve route efficiencies and identify unsafe accounts.
• Completes duties as scheduled and assists other drivers as needed.
• Notifies Route Manager of incidents, missed pickups, or equipment damage.
• Communicates customer requests to Dispatch or Route Manager.
• Ensures containers are dumped, lids replaced, and locations are clean.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Waste Management (WM) in Gastonia, NC is seeking a CDL Class B driver to safely operate heavy-duty trucks on swing routes, performing pre/post-trip inspections and maintaining a clean vehicle. The role requires compliance with OSHA/DOT and strong communication with dispatch and route managers.

You will participate in safety trainings, assist other drivers, and ensure timely pickups while protecting property and minimizing disruption to customers. A pre-employment screening is required.