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CDL Truck Driver, Swing Commercial

WM
SACRAMENTO, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/3/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/3/2026


Pay: $39.13/ Hour

Schedule: Full Time, Monday-Friday, with occassional weekends

We’re excited about the strong interest in this opportunity! To best meet our hiring needs, we are giving priority to candidates with 2 years of CDL driving experience in the waste industry.

 

What is the value of a WM job? 

The value of a WM job is more than a paycheckIt’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: Annual Education Assistance Benefit available for team members.

We Are Investing in You: Amazing Medical, Dental & Vision, 401K with match, discounted stock options, dependent day care, and more!

Who are we? #WeAreWM

Ready to roll with us?  Click Apply to join the WM (formerly Waste Management) team today. 

 

I. Job Summary

Safely operates a heavy-duty truck to perform assigned duties on swing routes. Safely drives a heavy-duty Commercial vehicle into a variety of environments; Residential, Commercial, and Construction.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
 

  • Operates vehicle in accordance with Occupational and Safety Health Act (OSHA) and Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements as well as all local, state and federal requirements and Company expectations for the Fleet; maintains a clean and safe vehicle.
  • Performs pre- and post-trip inspections of assigned vehicle using utilizing standard DVIR (Driver Vehicle Inspection Report); notes all issues on DVIR form for corrective review/repair.
  • Immediately reports any unsafe situations or service calls to Route Manager or Dispatch before attempting service.
  • Participates and cooperates in all scheduled training, briefings, and meetings as required by Route Manager.
  • Works closely with Route Managers to improve route efficiencies and identify problem or unsafe accounts.
  • Performs all duties as scheduled by Route Manager or Dispatch, assisting other company drivers as directed.
  • Notifies Route Manager of any incidents, accidents, injures, or property damage.
  • Notifies Dispatch or Route Manager of issues as prescribed by Service Machine protocol, including blocked containers, potential missed pick-ups or problems that arise on the route.
  • Communicates customer requests or issues to Dispatch or Route Manager.
  • Completely dumps all containers and leaves the customer’s location clean and free of debris.
  • Completes and submits customer tickets when excess yardage must be removed.
  • Positions containers on the customer’s property in a manner that ensures lids are properly replaced, containers are set in an upright position, and containers do not block driveway entrances or traffic.
  • Follows route assignments throughout the day and completes all documentation when checking-in at the end of the route.


III. Qualifications 

A. Required Qualifications 
 

  • 2 years operating a vehicle requiring a CDL
  • equivalent military driving experience 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 B Commercial Drivers License B (CDL)


B. Preferred Qualifications 
 

  • High School 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.

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

The expected base pay rate for this on-site position is $39.13 . This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location.

V. Benefits 
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! Our 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.

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