Des Plaines-based Route Driver Opening | Hiring
Local Job Overview: Des Plaines
Snapshot
- Company: Waste Management
- Status: New Des Plaines listing (actively interviewing).
- Based in: Des Plaines, IL (our growing Des Plaines office)
- Role in Des Plaines: Route Driver
- This Des Plaines-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
- Our Waste Management team in Des Plaines, IL is growing.
- Benefit from working in Des Plaines, a key hub for the Waste Management And Environmental Services industry.
Salary and Benefits
- Pay: $24-$31/Hour (approx. $58.2k/Year)
- Benefits: Eligible team members receive standard benefits.
- Impactful work with supportive local leadership.
Position Scope
- This role centers on your professional skills within the Waste Management And Environmental Services space in Des Plaines.
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 Des Plaines-based Route Driver Opening | Hiring position pay at Waste Management?
This role offers a pay range of $24 - $31. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, shift, and location within Des Plaines.
Where is this Des Plaines-based Route Driver Opening | Hiring job located?
This position is based in Des Plaines, IL. Waste Management has facilities throughout the region, but this specific opening is in Des Plaines.
Do I need prior experience to apply for this Des Plaines-based Route Driver Opening | Hiring 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.
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 Des Plaines 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.
