Rear-Load Route Driver
Local Job Overview: Greenwood
Primary Details
- Hiring Organization: Waste Management
- Based in: Greenwood, IN (our growing Greenwood office)
- Position: Rear-load Route Driver (Based in Greenwood)
- This Greenwood-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
- Our Waste Management team in Greenwood, IN is growing.
- Benefit from working in Greenwood, a key hub for the Waste Management And Environmental Services industry.
Rewards
- Compensation: $22-$28/Hour (approx. $52.1k/Year)
- Benefits: This role offers a competitive benefits package.
- Stable workload with modern tooling and processes.
Responsibilities
- Apply your your professional skills skills at our Greenwood location.
Company Overview: Waste Management provides essential municipal sanitation services across North America, supporting residential routes through a strong safety culture, dependable scheduling, and career stability.
Position Summary & Responsibilities: As a Rear-Load Route Driver, you operate heavy commercial rear-loader collection vehicles along residential neighborhood loops, partnering with field route helpers. You navigate tight streets and alleys safely, manage hydraulic packing controls, and guide route helpers during container tipping and backing spotter maneuvers. You conduct daily DOT pre-trip and post-trip vehicle audits, log route progress in digital terminals, and maintain vehicle cleanliness at the end of shifts. This role is 100% physical and strictly requires full on-site driving presence (zero remote options).
Qualifications & Benefits: Valid Class A or Class B CDL with air brake endorsement, clean motor vehicle driving record, valid DOT medical card, and 1+ years of commercial truck driving experience. Offers competitive hourly driver wages, overtime earning potential, full medical/dental benefits, 401(k) company match, paid vacation, paid personal days, and uniform allowances.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Rear-Load Route Driver position pay at Waste Management?
This role offers a pay range of $22 - $28. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, shift, and location within Greenwood.
Where is this Rear-Load Route Driver job located?
This position is based in Greenwood, IN. Waste Management has facilities throughout the region, but this specific opening is in Greenwood.
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 Greenwood 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 Rear-Load Route 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 Greenwood area. You'll use a mobile app for navigation and delivery confirmation.
