CDL Truck Driver - Commercial

Experienced CDL Drivers Wanted

This position offers opportunity for advancement and a yearly boot allowance. At WM, we know that the value of a WM job is more than a paycheck. It's a way to create opportunities for you and your family. This is why we are constantly working to make WM a great place to work and grow a career.

Our mission is to leave the world a better place than we found it by helping its inhabitants find purpose in becoming its caretakers. The members of the WM family are the foundation for our success. We foster an environment where all teammates feel welcomed, valued, and seen. We are committed to your growth with education assistance programs, paid on-the-job training, and established career progression. From the front line to the corporate offices, our team members perform essential and meaningful work. At WM we are over 60,000 people - from many places and many backgrounds, and it is our amazing differences that make us stronger. We are investing in you with amazing medical, dental & vision, 401K with match, discounted stock options, dependent day care, and more!

Drivers operate heavy-duty trucks with front, side, or rear-end load lift attachments dependent on the line of business they're operating in and the type of truck they're operating. Drivers will transport the material to a disposal, transfer, or recycle facility when trucks reach legal load capacity. Commercial Drivers are responsible for providing the pick-up service of containers filled with waste or recyclable material. Containers may weigh in excess of 1,000 pounds and at times require drivers to maneuver wheeled containers to a pick-up stage area. Residential Drivers are responsible for the collection of residential household waste or recyclable material and must safely maneuver vehicles in residential environments. Roll-off Drivers are responsible for preparing, loading, and transporting large mobile open-top and compactor containers from customer locations. Roll-off Drivers will navigate driveways, alleyways, lots, and high-traffic roadways and may operate in tight overhead environments while on industrial routes. Highly skilled backing maneuvers are essential to successfully perform this job.

Essential duties and responsibilities include operating the vehicle in accordance with Waste Management Safety and Life Critical Rules, OSHA, and DOT requirements as well as all local, state, and federal laws. Perform pre and post-trip inspections of assigned vehicle and document checks utilizing the standard DVIR. Immediately report all unsafe situations or service-related issues to Operations Manager or Dispatch. Attend and participate in all scheduled training programs, briefings, and meetings as required by WM or directed by the Route Manager. Work closely with Operations Manager to improve route efficiencies and identify best practices. Notify Operations Manager of any incidents, accidents, injuries, or property damage. Notifies Operations Manager or Dispatch of service interruptions including closed or impassable streets or alleyways, receptacles too heavy to service or potential safety hazards. Communicate customer requests to Operations Manager or Dispatch. Completely dumps all receptacles and leaves the customer's location clean and free of debris. Follows route assignments as directed and completes end-of-day documentation and check-out process. Performs all duties as scheduled by Operations Manager or Dispatch and assists other drivers as directed to meet customer needs.

Required qualifications include 1 year operating a vehicle requiring a CDL or 1 year equivalent military driving within the last 7 years and must be at least 18 years of age and legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located. 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. Successfully complete pre-employment screening, including drug screen and physical. Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A with an air-brake endorsement or Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class B with an air-brake endorsement. Preferred qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED (accredited).

Physical requirements include standing, walking, lifting, pushing, pulling, crouching, reaching, handling, sitting, talking, and 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.

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.