Route Driver
Role Based in Palos Hills
At a Glance
- New Opening: Part-Time Route Driver
- Employer: Waste Management (Hiring Part-Time in Palos Hills)
- Worksite: Palos Hills, IL (Local Candidate Preferred)
- This Palos Hills-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in customer service.
- Our Waste Management team in Palos Hills, IL is growing.
- Benefit from working in Palos Hills, a key hub for the Waste Management And Environmental Services industry.
Compensation & Benefits
- Earnings: $27-$35/Hour (approx. $32.6k/Year)
- Benefits: Flexible scheduling available.
- Earn extra cash with a stable local employer.
Core Focus
- This role focuses on your professional skills with a schedule that fits your life.
Company Overview: Waste Management is North America's leading provider of comprehensive environmental services, dedicated to delivering sustainable waste collection, recycling, and resource recovery solutions with an uncompromising commitment to safety and operational excellence.
Position Overview & Responsibilities: As a Route Driver at Waste Management, you serve as the backbone of our frontline collection operations by operating heavy commercial vehicles along assigned service loops. Your daily duties involve navigating residential neighborhoods and commercial districts safely, operating automated container lifting arms, and servicing front-load, rear-load, or roll-off dumpsters efficiently. You conduct mandatory pre-trip and post-trip commercial vehicle audits, record route completion data using onboard telematics terminals, and report blocked enclosures or access issues to dispatch teams. This role is 100% physical and strictly requires full on-site driving presence with zero remote work options.
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 hold a valid DOT medical card and possess the physical stamina for frequent cab entry and exit. Full-time drivers receive top-tier hourly commercial base pay, quarterly safety bonuses, full medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage, a 401(k) plan with company matching, paid vacation, paid holidays, and uniform allowances.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Route Driver position pay at Waste Management?
This role offers a pay range of $27 - $35. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, shift, and location within Palos Hills.
Where is this Route Driver job located?
This position is based in Palos Hills, IL. Waste Management has facilities throughout the region, but this specific opening is in Palos Hills.
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.
How many hours per week is this part-time Route 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 Palos Hills 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.
