Ames Job:Driver Opportunity(No Exp Req*)
Hiring in Ames: Driver Opportunity
Position Snapshot
- FLEXIBLE ROLE: Driver Opportunity ( Ames)
- Hiring: Waste Management
- Location: Ames, IA (Local Candidates Only)
- Timeline: Interviews this week in Ames.
- Ames needs reliable people like you.
- Start earning quickly with Waste Management.
What We Offer
- Starting Pay: $22-$29/hr ($25.75/hr)
- Perks: Flexible scheduling.
- Highlight: Earn Cash on Your Schedule in Ames.
Company Overview: Waste Management manages asset distribution across commercial and residential service sectors, delivering fresh waste carts and commercial dumpsters to customer locations nationwide.
Position Summary & Responsibilities: As a Container Delivery Driver, you operate flatbed or utility crane trucks to deliver, exchange, and retrieve residential roll-out carts and commercial waste dumpsters. You secure container payloads using tie-down straps, operate hydraulic crane hoists, position containers precisely on customer properties, and log asset delivery serial numbers into mobile tracking systems. You also conduct daily vehicle safety walkarounds and ensure safe loading deck distribution. This role is 100% physical and strictly requires full on-site driving presence (zero remote options).
Qualifications & Benefits: Valid Class A or Class B CDL with a clean driving record and valid DOT medical card. Requires 1+ years of commercial truck driving experience, physical ability to secure heavy loads (up to 50 lbs), and strong customer service skills. Offers competitive starting hourly pay, full medical/dental benefits, 401(k) company matching, paid vacation, and uniform allowances.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Driver Opportunity position pay at Waste Management?
This role offers a pay range of $22 - $29. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, shift, and location within Ames.
Where is this Driver Opportunity job located?
This position is based in Ames, IA. Waste Management has facilities throughout the region, but this specific opening is in Ames.
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 Ames 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 Driver Opportunity?
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 Ames area. You'll use a mobile app for navigation and delivery confirmation.
