Skokie Front-end Driver(Full-time)-Waste Management | Hiring
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At a Glance
- Benefits: A comprehensive benefits package is included.
- Location: Skokie, IL
- Company: Waste Management
- Job Title: Front-end Driver
- Core objectives involve your professional skills in Waste Management And Commercial Logistics.
- Compensation: $25-$33/Hour (approx. $60.8k/Year)
- Clear growth pathways at our Skokie office.
- This Skokie-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
- Our Waste Management team in Skokie, IL is growing.
- Benefit from working in Skokie, 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: 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 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 Skokie Front-end Driver-Waste Management | Hiring 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 Skokie.
Where is this Skokie Front-end Driver-Waste Management | Hiring job located?
This position is based in Skokie, IL. Waste Management has facilities throughout the region, but this specific opening is in Skokie.
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 Skokie 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 Skokie Front-end Driver-Waste Management | Hiring?
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 Skokie area. You'll use a mobile app for navigation and delivery confirmation.
