Front End Driver
Opportunity in Palo Alto
Role Essentials
- Employer: Waste Management (Hiring Part-Time in Palo Alto)
- Worksite: Palo Alto, CA (Local Candidate Preferred)
- Flexible Role: Front End Driver (Part-Time)
- This Palo Alto-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in customer service.
- Our Waste Management team in Palo Alto, CA is growing.
- Benefit from working in Palo Alto, a key hub for the Waste Management And Commercial Logistics industry.
Rewards
- Pay Rate: $21-$28/Hour (approx. $25.9k/Year)
- Benefits: Employee discounts and perks (where applicable).
- Perfect for students or those seeking supplemental income.
Core Focus
- Apply your your professional skills skills in a flexible Palo Alto environment.
Company Overview: Waste Management is North America's leading partner for commercial waste disposal, serving hundreds of thousands of retail, industrial, and commercial businesses through dedicated front-load dumpster fleets.
Position Overview & Responsibilities: As a Front End Driver at Waste Management, you operate commercial front-load collection vehicles to service heavy dumpsters across business parks and industrial corridors. You align hydraulic lift forks, hoist heavy commercial containers over truck cabs safely, and operate packer mechanism controls to compact refuse. Additionally, you manage electronic logging terminals, record container maintenance issues or blocked enclosures, and perform mandatory DOT pre-trip/post-trip safety inspections. This position is 100% physical and strictly requires full on-site driving presence (zero remote capability).
Qualifications & Benefits: Requires a valid Class A or Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with air brake endorsement, a clean driving record (MVR), a valid DOT medical card, and 1+ years of commercial driving experience. Includes top hourly commercial driver pay, quarterly safety bonus potential, full health/dental/vision insurance, 401(k) company match, paid vacation, and modern fleet equipment.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Front End Driver position pay at Waste Management?
This role offers a pay range of $21 - $28. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, shift, and location within Palo Alto.
Where is this Front End Driver job located?
This position is based in Palo Alto, CA. Waste Management has facilities throughout the region, but this specific opening is in Palo Alto.
How many hours per week is this part-time Front End Driver role?
Part-time positions at Waste Management generally range from 20 to 30 hours per week with flexible scheduling options. Exact hours depend on business needs and your availability.
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 Palo Alto 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.
