CDL Residential Driver

Pay & Shift

Pay Wage: $32.96/hr

Shift: Monday–Friday 5:30 am start time

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

Commercial Drivers navigate high‑traffic and congested roadways, driveways, alleyways, and lots. Highly skilled backing maneuvers are essential. Residential Drivers are responsible for collecting residential household waste or recyclable material and must safely maneuver vehicles in residential environments. Residential Drivers navigate high‑traffic and congested roadways, driveways, alleyways, and lots. Roll‑Off Drivers prepare, load, and transport large mobile open‑top and compactor containers from customer locations.

Roll‑Off Drivers 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 for all drivers.

• Operates vehicle in accordance with Waste Management Safety and Life Critical Rules, OSHA, 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 Route Manager or Dispatch.
• Attends and participates in all scheduled training programs, briefings, and meetings as required by Waste Management or directed by the Route Manager.
• Works closely with Route Manager to improve route efficiencies and identify best practices.
• Notifies Route Manager of any incidents, accidents, injuries, or property damage.
• Notifies Route 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 Dispatch or Route Manager.
• 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 Route Manager or Dispatch and assists other drivers as directed to meet customer needs.

• No experience required.
• 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.
• Successfully complete pre‑employment screening, including drug screen and physical examination.
• 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 G.E.D (accredited).

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.

At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short‑term disability. Employees also receive a stock purchase plan, company match on 401(k), paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Benefits may vary by site.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran