Route Driver
Local Job Overview: Dearborn Heights
Position: Route Driver (Based in Dearborn Heights) Employer: Waste Management (Hiring in Dearborn Heights) Worksite: Dearborn Heights, MI
Compensation: $26-$35/Hour (approx. $64.6k/Year) Benefits: A comprehensive benefits package is included. Clear growth pathways at our Dearborn Heights office.
What You'll Do
Core objectives involve your professional skills in Waste Management And Environmental Services.
- This Dearborn Heights-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
- Our Waste Management team in Dearborn Heights, MI is growing.
- Benefit from working in Dearborn Heights, a key hub for the Waste Management And Environmental Services industry.
Company Overview
Waste Management is North America's leading provider of comprehensive environmental and waste management services. Guided by a strong commitment to environmental sustainability, safety, and community service, Waste Management operates modern collection fleets, material recovery facilities, and waste-to-energy conversion systems. As an industry leader, Waste Management offers market-leading compensation packages, comprehensive health benefits, career stability, and excellent internal advancement opportunities.
Position Summary & Responsibilities
As a Route Driver at Waste Management, you operate heavy commercial collection vehicles along assigned residential, commercial, or industrial service routes. You are responsible for navigating neighborhoods and business districts safely, operating automated container lifting mechanisms, and servicing front-load, rear-load, or roll-off dumpsters. You perform mandatory daily pre-trip and post-trip vehicle safety audits, log route completion metrics into onboard telematics terminals, and report blocked access points to dispatch. This position is 100% physical and strictly requires full on-site driving presence with zero remote work options available.
Qualifications & Benefits
Requires a valid Class A or Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with an air brake endorsement, a clean motor vehicle record, and at least 1 year of commercial driving experience. Candidates must possess a valid DOT medical card and physical stamina for frequent cab entry/exit. Benefits include top-tier hourly base pay, route completion incentives, complete medical/dental/vision coverage, 401(k) company matching, paid time off, and uniform allowances.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Route Driver position pay at Waste Management?
This role offers a pay range of $26 - $35. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, shift, and location within Dearborn Heights.
Where is this Route Driver job located?
This position is based in Dearborn Heights, MI. Waste Management has facilities throughout the region, but this specific opening is in Dearborn Heights.
Do I need prior experience to apply for this Route Driver job?
No prior experience is required. Waste Management provides all necessary training for new hires. This is an entry-level opportunity open to candidates from all backgrounds.
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 Dearborn Heights 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.
