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Driver Portables

Job in Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas, 66115, USA
Listing for: Waste Management
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-09
Job specializations:
  • Transportation
    Transportation Logistics, Driver, Fleet Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Overview

The value of a WM job is more than a paycheck. It’s a way to create opportunities for you and your family. We Are Stable:
Our WM team is home every day, and our team members perform essential and meaningful work. We Are Committed to Growth: 100% tuition paid for benefits eligible employees and their family, and established career progression. We Are Investing in You:
Amazing Medical, Dental & Vision, 401K with match, discounted stock options, dependent day care, and more! We Are WM – #WeAreWM

Job Summary

Drivers operate heavy-duty trucks with front, side, or rear-end load lift attachments dependent on the line of business they operate in and the type of truck. They transport the material to a disposal, transfer or recycle facility when trucks reach legal load capacity. Commercial Drivers provide pick-up service of containers filled with waste or recyclable material. Containers may weigh in excess of 1,000 pounds and may require maneuvering wheeled containers to a pick-up stage area.

Drivers navigate high-traffic and congested roadways, driveways, alleyways, and lots. Highly skilled backing maneuvers are essential. Residential Drivers collect residential household waste or recyclable material and must safely maneuver vehicles in residential environments. Roll-off Drivers prepare, load, and transport large mobile open-top and compactor containers from customer locations, navigate driveways, alleyways, lots, and high-traffic roadways, and may operate in tight overhead environments on industrial routes.

Highly skilled backing maneuvers are essential to perform this job.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Operates vehicle in accordance with Waste Management Safety and Life Critical Rules, OSHA and DOT requirements, and all local, state and federal laws.
  • Performs pre- and post-trip inspections of assigned vehicle and documents checks using the standard DVIR (Driver Vehicle Inspection Report).
  • Immediately reports all unsafe situations or service-related issues to Operations Manager or Dispatch.
  • Attends and participates in all scheduled training programs, briefings, and meetings as required by WM or directed by the Route Manager.
  • Works closely with Operations Manager to improve route efficiencies and identify best practices.
  • Notifies 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.
  • Communicates 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.
Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • 1 year operating a vehicle requiring a CDL or 1 year equivalent military driving within the last 7 years
  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • Legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located
  • CDL Class A with an air-brake endorsement or CDL Class B with an air-brake endorsement

Preferred Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED (accredited)
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
  • Talking
  • Hearing
Benefits

At WM, eligible employees receive a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability, along with a Stock Purchase Plan, 401K with company match, and more. Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Benefits may vary by site.

If this sounds like the opportunity you have been looking for, please click Apply.

About Us

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