Join Waste Management in Gooding as a Front End Loader Driver
Your Next Step in Gooding
Key Information
- Company: Waste Management
- Position: Front End Loader Driver (Flexible/Contract, Gooding)
- Worksite: Gooding, ID
- This Gooding-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
- Our Waste Management team in Gooding, ID is growing.
- Benefit from working in Gooding, a key hub for the Waste Management And Commercial Services industry.
Pay & Perks
- Pay: $25-$33/Hour (approx. $60.8k/Year)
- Benefits: This role offers competitive pay.
- Flexible contract/gig opportunity in Gooding.
Core Focus
- Apply your your professional skills skills at our Gooding location.
Company Overview:
Waste Management specializes in environmental services, focusing on delivering sustainable waste and recycling solutions with a strong commitment to safety, efficiency, and environmental stewardship. The company plays a vital role in supporting communities and businesses through reliable services while maintaining operational excellence and promoting ecological responsibility.
Role and Responsibilities:
As a Front End Loader Driver at Waste Management, you operate commercial front-load vehicles to service commercial dumpsters across business corridors and industrial sites.
• Align hydraulic lift forks with commercial dumpsters, hoisting containers over truck cabs safely
• Operate compaction mechanism controls to compress commercial waste inside vehicle bodies
• Navigate commercial routes, business parks, and industrial enclosures safely
• Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip commercial vehicle safety audits
• Log container damage, blocked enclosure access, or route delays into telematics terminals
• Follow all DOT regulations, municipal traffic laws, and company safety guidelines
Required Skills and Experience:
• Valid Class A or Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with air brake endorsement
• Clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) and valid DOT medical card
• 1+ years of verifiable experience driving commercial front-load or heavy commercial trucks
• Strong spatial awareness and physical capability to maneuver heavy commercial containers
• Dependable attendance and safety-first mindset
Preferred Qualifications:
• 2+ years of front-end loader commercial waste experience
• Familiarity with local commercial routes and customer service standards
Compensation and Benefits:
• Top market hourly commercial driver pay rates with quarterly safety incentives
• Overtime earnings potential and holiday pay premiums
• Complete medical, dental, and vision insurance packages
• 401(k) company matching plan
• Paid vacation, paid personal days, and paid holidays
• Uniform service and boot vouchers provided
About Waste Management:
Waste Management is dedicated to providing reliable waste collection services while promoting environmental sustainability and community well-being. The company emphasizes safety, service quality, and long-term employee development, helping team members build stable and rewarding careers in the environmental services industry.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Join Waste Management in Gooding as a Front End Loader Driver 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 Gooding.
Where is this Join Waste Management in Gooding as a Front End Loader Driver job located?
This position is based in Gooding, ID. Waste Management has facilities throughout the region, but this specific opening is in Gooding.
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 Gooding 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 Join Waste Management in Gooding as a Front End Loader Driver?
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 Gooding area. You'll use a mobile app for navigation and delivery confirmation.
