CDL Truck Driver, Swing Commercial with $2500 Sign On Bonus

WM (Waste Management); Winsted (MN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

New Hire Bonus

Medical, Dental & Vision

401K with match

Job summary

WM (Waste Management) in Minnesota is seeking a reliable heavy-duty truck driver for day shift. You will safely operate a CDL-B vehicle on residential, commercial, and construction routes, perform inspections, and keep sites clean and compliant.

The role offers a $2,500 New Hire Bonus, on-site work, and a strong benefits package including medical, dental & vision and a 401K with match. Training and career progression are provided.

Qualifications

• 2 years operating a vehicle requiring a CDL and driving experience within the last 7 years.
• Able to read, write, and speak English well enough to interact with the public, understand traffic signs, and complete records.
• Must be at least 18 years old and legally eligible to work in the U.S.
• Successfully complete pre-employment screening, including drug test and physical.
• CDL-Class B qualification is required.

Responsibilities

• Safely operates a heavy-duty truck on swing routes and serves various environments.
• Performs pre- and post-trip inspections and reports issues.
• Notifies Route Manager of incidents and service needs.
• Coordinates with Dispatch to optimize routes and ensure timely pickups.
• Ensures containers are positioned and left clean at customer sites.
• Completes required documentation at route end.

Skills

CDL Class B driving

Public interaction

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Pay: $27.46/ hour (DOE)

New Hire Bonus: $2,500.00

Schedule: Full Time, Day Shift

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I. Job Summary

Safely operates a heavy-duty truck to perform assigned duties on swing routes. Safely drives a heavy-duty Commercial vehicle into a variety of environments; Residential, Commercial, and Construction.

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 utilizing 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

• 2 years operating a vehicle requiring a CDL or
• equivalent military driving experience within the last 7 years 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.
• Must be at least 18 years of age and legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located and
• 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

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

This role is designated as safety sensitive and will require the successful candidate to strictly comply with all safety rules and protocols. As part of the ongoing employment requirements, the successful candidate may be subject to drug and alcohol testing-including pre‑employment screening, post‑incident evaluations, reasonable suspicion checks, and random testing-in accordance with government regulations and company policies.

Pay: The expected base pay range for this on-site position is $27.46 - $33.97. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate's relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications,