CDL Relief Driver

Pay Wage: $29.30/hr

Shift: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday 5:00am Start Time

Drivers operate heavy‑duty trucks with front, side, or rear‑end load lift attachments dependent on the line of business and type of truck. They transport 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, sometimes weighing over 1,000 pounds and requiring maneuvering wheeled containers to a pick‑up stage area.

Commercial Drivers navigate high‑traffic and congested roadways, driveways, alleyways, and lots, performing highly skilled backing maneuvers. Residential Drivers collect residential household waste or recyclable material, safely maneuvering vehicles in residential environments. Roll‑off Drivers prepare, load, and transport large mobile open‑top and compactor containers from customer locations, navigating driveways, alleyways, lots, and high‑traffic roadways while often operating in tight overhead environments.

All drivers perform highly skilled backing maneuvers to successfully carry out these duties.

• Operates the vehicle in accordance with Waste Management Safety and Life Critical Rules, OSHA (Occupational and Safety Health Act), DOT (Department of Transportation) requirements, and all local, state, and federal laws.
• Performs pre‑ and post‑trip inspections of the assigned vehicle, documenting checks using the standard DVIR (Driver Vehicle Inspection Report).
• Immediately reports all unsafe situations or service‑related issues to the 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 the Operations Manager to improve route efficiencies and identify best practices.
• Notifies the Operations Manager of any incidents, accidents, injuries, or property damage.
• Notifies the 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 the 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 the Operations Manager or Dispatch and assists other drivers as directed to meet customer needs.

• At least 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 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.
• Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class B with an air‑brake endorsement.

• High School Diploma or GED (accredited).

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

At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran