Onawa Commercial Front-load Driver(Full-time)-Waste Management
Your Next Step in Onawa
At a Glance
- This role centers on your professional skills within the Waste Management And Commercial Logistics space in Onawa.
- Benefits: This role offers a competitive benefits package.
- Based in: Onawa, IA (a key business district)
- Company: Waste Management
- Job Title: Commercial Front-load Driver
- Impactful work with supportive local leadership.
- Pay: $25-$33/Hour (approx. $60.8k/Year)
- This Onawa-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
- Our Waste Management team in Onawa, IA is growing.
- Benefit from working in Onawa, a key hub for the Waste Management And Commercial Logistics industry.
Company Overview: Waste Management operates North America's largest commercial waste service network, providing high-efficiency front-load dumpster collection to commercial and industrial businesses.
Position Summary & Responsibilities: Operating commercial front-load collection vehicles, you handle high-density commercial routes servicing retail centers, restaurants, and corporate facilities. You maneuver front hydraulic lift arms to engage commercial dumpster pockets, hoist containers over vehicle cabs, and activate packing controls safely. You perform daily pre-trip and post-trip commercial vehicle audits, log container maintenance requests into telematics systems, and adhere strictly to municipal safety rules. This position is 100% physical and strictly requires full on-site driving presence (zero remote options).
Qualifications & Benefits: Requires a valid Class A or Class B CDL, clean MVR, valid DOT medical card, and 1+ years of commercial front-load or heavy commercial driving experience. Offers top market hourly driver pay, quarterly safety performance bonuses, full medical/dental/vision coverage, 401(k) company match, paid vacation, and uniform allowances.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Onawa Commercial Front-load 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 Onawa.
Where is this Onawa Commercial Front-load Driver job located?
This position is based in Onawa, IA. Waste Management has facilities throughout the region, but this specific opening is in Onawa.
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 Onawa 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 Onawa Commercial Front-load 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 Onawa area. You'll use a mobile app for navigation and delivery confirmation.
