CDL Truck Driver - Swing, Residential

Waste Management; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Yearly Boot Allowance

Medical, Dental & Vision

401K with match

Paid vacation/holidays/personal days

Job summary

Waste Management in the United States seeks experienced CDL drivers to operate heavy-duty trucks on residential, commercial, and construction routes. The role emphasizes safety, compliance with OSHA and DOT, and commitment to customer service.

Training and career progression are highlighted as part of a long-term growth path. As a safety-sensitive position, you will perform pre- and post-trip checks, communicate effectively with Dispatch, and assist in improving route efficiency.

Qualifications

• Must have a CDL Class B license and be able to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Experience with CDL operations and safety procedures is preferred.
• Successful completion of pre-employment screening including drug test and physical.

Responsibilities

• Safely operates a heavy-duty truck on swing routes per OSHA, DOT, and company standards.
• Performs pre- and post-trip inspections and documents issues.
• Reports unsafe conditions to Route Manager or Dispatch.
• Assists Route Managers to improve route efficiency and resolve problems on routes.
• Notifies management of incidents, accidents, or property damage.
• Ensures containers are dumped properly and locations are clean after service.

Skills

CDL Class B

English proficiency

Pre-employment screening knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Seeking Experienced CDL Drivers, Industry Experience is Preferred

This Position Offers Opportunity for Advancement

Yearly Boot Allowance

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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

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

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.

V. 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.