Weekend Shift:Driver Opportunity-La Veta
Role Based in La Veta
Quick Facts
- FLEXIBLE ROLE: Driver Opportunity (La Veta)
- Hiring: Waste Management
- Location: La Veta, CO (Local Candidates Only)
- Timeline: Interviews this week in La Veta.
- La Veta needs reliable people like you.
- Start earning quickly with Waste Management.
Pay & Perks
- Pay Rate: $23-$30/hr ($27.00/hr)
- Perks: Employee discounts.
- Highlight: Earn Cash on Your Schedule in La Veta.
Company Overview: Waste Management operates a nation-wide fleet of commercial collection trucks utilizing advanced natural gas and diesel technology, maintaining industry-leading standards to ensure community environmental reliability.
Position Summary & Responsibilities: As a Waste Collection Driver, you manage daily commercial and municipal route execution using heavy collection vehicles. You position commercial dumpsters, operate hydraulic packer controls, and ensure customer waste is picked up safely and on schedule. You conduct daily DOT safety walkarounds, log container service notes into digital dispatch terminals, and maintain vehicle cleanliness. This position is 100% physical and strictly requires full on-site driving presence (zero remote capability).
Qualifications & Benefits: Valid Class A or Class B CDL with air brake endorsement, clean driving record, valid DOT medical card, and 1+ years of commercial truck driving experience. Offers top market hourly driver pay, quarterly safety performance incentives, full health/dental/vision coverage, 401(k) company match, paid vacation, and uniform service.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Driver Opportunity position pay at Waste Management?
This role offers a pay range of $23 - $30. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, shift, and location within La Veta.
Where is this Driver Opportunity job located?
This position is based in La Veta, CO. Waste Management has facilities throughout the region, but this specific opening is in La Veta.
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 La Veta 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 La Veta area. You'll use a mobile app for navigation and delivery confirmation.
