Ames-based Front-end Driver Opening | Hiring
Local Job Overview: Ames
Role Essentials
- Location: Ames, IA
- Role in Ames: Front-end Driver
- Hiring Organization: Waste Management
- This Ames-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
- Our Waste Management team in Ames, IA is growing.
- Benefit from working in Ames, a key hub for the Waste Management And Commercial Logistics industry.
Rewards
- Salary: $25-$33/Hour (approx. $60.8k/Year)
- Benefits: A comprehensive benefits package is included.
- Stable workload with modern tooling and processes.
Day-to-Day
- Core objectives involve your professional skills in Waste Management And Commercial Logistics.
Company Overview: Waste Management is North America's premier environmental services leader, operating an industry-leading fleet of commercial collection vehicles dedicated to safe, sustainable, and reliable resource recovery operations.
Position Summary & Responsibilities: As a Commercial Front-End Driver, you operate heavy commercial collection trucks to service front-load dumpsters across business parks, retail centers, and industrial corridors. You align hydraulic lift forks, hoist heavy commercial containers over truck cabs safely, and operate compaction controls to compress commercial refuse. You perform daily pre-trip and post-trip DOT vehicle safety inspections, log container maintenance needs into onboard telematics terminals, and report blocked enclosures to dispatch teams. This position is 100% physical and strictly requires full on-site driving presence with zero remote work availability.
Qualifications & Benefits: Requires a valid Class A or Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with air brake endorsement, a clean motor vehicle driving record (MVR), a valid DOT medical card, and 1+ years of commercial truck driving experience. Offers top hourly commercial driver pay, quarterly safety performance bonuses, full healthcare coverage (medical, dental, vision), a 401(k) retirement plan with company match, paid vacation, paid personal days, and uniform allowances.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Ames-based Front-end Driver Opening | Hiring position pay at Waste Management?
This role offers a pay range of $25 - $33. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, shift, and location within Ames.
Where is this Ames-based Front-end Driver Opening | Hiring job located?
This position is based in Ames, IA. Waste Management has facilities throughout the region, but this specific opening is in Ames.
Do I need my own vehicle for this delivery role?
Waste Management typically provides delivery vehicles and equipment. A valid driver's license is required. Check the specific requirements listed in the job description for this Ames position.
What benefits does Waste Management offer for this position?
Waste Management provides comprehensive benefits starting Day 1, which may include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and employee assistance programs.
What are the physical requirements for this delivery position?
Delivery roles require the ability to lift, carry, and deliver packages weighing up to 50 lbs. You should be comfortable entering and exiting a vehicle frequently and walking throughout your shift, including stairs.
What does a typical day look like as a Ames-based Front-end Driver Opening | Hiring?
A typical shift involves loading your vehicle at an Waste Management delivery station, then following an optimized route to deliver 150-300 packages to customers in the Ames area. You'll use a mobile app for navigation and delivery confirmation.
