Flexible Hours:Driver Opportunity-Knoxville
Hiring in Knoxville: Driver Opportunity
Why This Role?
- OPENING in Knoxville: Part-Time Driver Opportunity
- Team: Waste Management ( Knoxville Branch)
- Worksite: Knoxville Area
- Timeline: Interviews this week in Knoxville.
- Knoxville needs reliable people like you.
- Start earning quickly with Waste Management.
Compensation
- Starting Pay: $26-$34/hr ($30.25/hr)
- Perks: Employee discounts.
- Highlight: Earn Cash on Your Schedule in Knoxville.
Company Overview: Waste Management maintains versatile relief driver pools to ensure continuous, uninterrupted route service across commercial, residential, and industrial collection sectors.
Position Summary & Responsibilities: As a Relief Collection Driver, you provide flexible cross-functional driver coverage across residential, commercial front-load, roll-off, and automated side-loader routes as operational needs arise. You adapt quickly to varied collection equipment, navigate unfamiliar route paths using GPS dispatch systems, and maintain high safety and customer service standards across all vehicle types. You conduct daily DOT pre-trip/post-trip inspections and log route completion metrics into mobile telematics systems. 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 2+ years of multi-vehicle commercial driving experience (front-load, roll-off, or side-loader). Includes premium relief driver hourly pay rates, full healthcare coverage, 401(k) company matching, paid vacation, paid personal days, and uniform allowances.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Driver Opportunity position pay at Waste Management?
This role offers a pay range of $26 - $34. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, shift, and location within Knoxville.
Where is this Driver Opportunity job located?
This position is based in Knoxville, TN. Waste Management has facilities throughout the region, but this specific opening is in Knoxville.
How many hours per week is this part-time Driver Opportunity 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 Knoxville 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.
