Swing, Driver Residential

Waste Management; Bemidji (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

401K with match

Stock options

Dependent day care

Job summary

Waste Management in Bemidji, MN, is seeking a CDL Class B driver to safely operate heavy-duty trucks on swing routes from Monday to Friday. You will perform pre/post-trip inspections, report issues, and maintain a clean, safe vehicle while providing reliable service to customers.

Key benefits include Medical, Dental & Vision, a 401(k) with match, stock options, and dependent day care. This role emphasizes safety, on-time pickups, and teamwork within a supportive WM family.

Qualifications

• CDL Class B license required.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
• 2 years of driving experience with a comparable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Operates heavy-duty truck on swing routes following safety and DOT regulations.
• Performs pre- and post-trip inspections and documents DVIR.
• Reports unsafe conditions or incidents to Route Manager/Dispatch.
• Maintains clean, safe vehicle and completes route documentation.
• Coordinates with Route Managers to improve route efficiency and safety.

Skills

CDL driving experience

English proficiency

Education

CDL Class B

Job description

Pay Range: $22-$31

Shift: Monday-Friday

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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 position across the U.S. is $ - $ .

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.