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CDL Hazardous Waste Driver

WM
EMELLE, AL Full Time
POSTED ON 8/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/20/2026

Pay Range: $25-$28/hr.

Shift: Monday-Friday and Saturday when needed, 7am- 3:30pm. 6am-5pm for specific routes.

Experience: CDL A, Hazmat Endorsement, Manual/Standard experience, End Dump and Side Dump experience is HIGHLY preferred. Tanker endorsement preferred. 

 

 

 

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I. Job Summary

Operates hazardous waste transportation vehicle (e.g., Flatbed or Van Trailers, End Dump, 10-Wheeler and Roll-Off) with skill and proficiency conforming to all rules and regulations required for a Hazardous Material DOT-Licensed commercial hauler. Safely operates a heavy-duty truck to perform assigned duties on commercial routes.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
 

  • Operates truck safely in heavy traffic and other congested areas.
  • Maintains a safe distance between other vehicles and always checks clearance before moving truck.
  • Completes daily safety checks and routine cleaning of equipment (i.e., windows, mirrors, etc.).
  • Performs pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
  • Performs minor maintenance including, but not limited to, checking and adding fluids, checking tires and safety mechanisms, and performs other maintenance as it relates to vehicle inspection or safe operation.
  • Reports all maintenance problems to supervisor and/or other company official.
  • Reports all accidents, illnesses, and injuries regardless of how minor they may appear to supervisor or dispatcher immediately.
  • Reports all unsafe conditions or hazards, such as low wires, heavy traffic, narrow pathways to supervisor immediately.
  • Reports all traffic violations to supervisor immediately.
  • Operates hydraulic loading mechanisms on truck.
  • Loads, unloads and transports Non-Hazardous / Hazardous material in a safe and efficient manner.
  • Packages, labels and manifests RCRA materials as required at sites that do not have individual(s) responsible for this duty.
  • Ensures that load is secure prior to transport.
  • Takes the shortest and most direct legal truck route to and from assigned work area.
  • Does not make any unauthorized stops.
  • Wears personal protective equipment (i.e., seat belts, gloves, work boots, safety glasses, etc.).
  • Must possess the ability to wear a respirator where certain hazardous conditions are present.
  • Communicates and interacts with customers in a professional and courteous manner.
  • Reviews, signs and maintains appropriate copies of all tickets, trip sheets, shipment records and driver or vehicle maintenance logs.
  • Attentive to DOT Hours of Service rules.
  • Responds to emergencies that are within the scope of training.
  • Cooperates with supervisor, co-workers, and works as a team member.
  • Reference site-specific procedures and more detailed site-specific job description.
  • Occasionally works alone when operating truck. In-depth knowledge of DOT rules and regulations required to efficiently perform work tasks. Skills in operating various equipment required to safely perform job. Must be able to manage time effectively to achieve goals and service customers.
  • Performing other duties as assigned.


III. Qualifications 

A. Required Qualifications 
 

  • 3 years of experience operating a vehicle requiring a CDL or
  • 7 years equivalent military driving experience and
  • Must be at least 21 years of age and legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located and
  • 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 Hold a current Class A or B Commercial Driver's License with an air-brake endorsement and a Hazardous Materials Endorsement (HME).


B. Preferred Qualifications 
 

  • High School Diploma or GED (accredited)



IV. 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.

 

  • Lifting
  • Carrying
  • Stooping
  • Kneeling
  • Crouching
  • Reaching
  • Handling
  • Grasping
  • Standing
  • Walking
  • Feeling
  • Talking
  • Hearing
  • Repetitive Motions
  • Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination



Field: This job operates in both inside gas plant conditions as well as in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity.


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.


V. Benefits 
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

 

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

Salary : $25 - $28

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