CDL Truck Driver Swing Commercial PTO, Day 1 Benefits, Home Daily

Lakewood, CO, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Compensation

Hourly

Exact $32.00

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

short-term disability

401(k) with match

Paid vacation

Job Description

WM (Waste Management) is a leading provider of comprehensive waste management and environmental services in North America. With a strong emphasis on sustainability, WM is committed to ensuring a cleaner and healthier environment for future generations. As a company, WM operates a vast network of collection, transfer, recycling, and disposal facilities, serving residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal customers. WM’s mission centers around leaving the world a better place by promoting environmentally responsible practices and engaging its workforce as caretakers of the planet. The company values its employees as integral to its success, fostering a culture where all teammates feel welcomed, valued, and supported. WM offers stable career opportunities, emphasizing employee growth through education assistance programs, on-the-job training, and clear career progression paths. Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, stock purchase options, dependent care assistance, paid time off, and more. WM proudly employs over 60,000 people from diverse backgrounds, forming a strong family united by shared values and a commitment to excellence and sustainability.

The role of Heavy-Duty Truck Driver at WM is critical to the company’s operations. This position involves safely operating heavy-duty commercial vehicles on assigned routes covering residential, commercial, and construction environments. The driver must comply rigorously with all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Department of Transportation (DOT), and local, state, and federal regulations to maintain high standards of safety and service quality. Key responsibilities include conducting pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections, reporting any safety or service issues promptly, cooperating with route managers to optimize route efficiency, and ensuring customer sites remain clean and free of debris after services are completed. The role demands physical stamina and the ability to manage route-based challenges effectively while maintaining professionalism and customer service. The position is designated safety-sensitive, requiring the candidate to pass pre-employment drug and alcohol screens and comply with ongoing testing protocols. Compensation for this on-site role has a base pay starting at $32 per hour, influenced by the candidate’s experience and qualifications. Heavy-Duty Truck Drivers will benefit from WM’s supportive working environment, robust benefits package, and opportunities for professional development, making this a rewarding career path for motivated individuals seeking long-term employment in the waste management industry.

Job Requirements

Two years operating a vehicle requiring a CDL or equivalent military driving experience within the last seven years
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
CDL-Class B license

Job Qualifications

Two years of operating a vehicle requiring a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or equivalent military driving experience within the last seven years
high school diploma or GED (preferred)
able to read, write, and speak English sufficiently to interact with the public, understand traffic signs, and complete records or reports
legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located
CDL-Class B license

Job Duties

Operates vehicle in accordance with OSHA and DOT requirements as well as local, state, and federal regulations and company expectations for the fleet
performs pre- and post-trip inspections using Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIRs) and notes any issues for repair
immediately reports unsafe situations or service calls to Route Manager or Dispatch
participates in all required training, briefings, and meetings
works closely with Route Managers to improve route efficiencies and identify problems or unsafe accounts
performs scheduled duties and assists other drivers as directed
notifies Route Manager of incidents, accidents, injuries, or property damage
reports issues such as blocked containers or missed pickups following Service Machine protocol
communicates customer requests or issues to Dispatch or Route Manager
completely empties containers and ensures customer locations are clean
completes necessary documentation and customer tickets
correctly positions containers ensuring lids are replaced and containers do not block traffic
follows assigned routes and completes all end-of-route documentation