Hiring in Lake Wales:Driver Opportunity(Part-Time)
Job Overview: Driver Opportunity (Lake Wales)
Why This Role?
- FLEXIBLE ROLE: Driver Opportunity (Lake Wales)
- Team: Waste Management (Lake Wales Branch)
- Worksite: Lake Wales Area
- Status: ⚡ New Listing.
- Lake Wales needs reliable people like you.
- Start earning quickly with Waste Management.
What We Offer
- Starting Pay: $25-$33/hr ($29.25/hr)
- Perks: Fast-paced environment.
- Highlight: Earn Cash on Your Schedule in Lake Wales.
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 Driver Opportunity 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 Lake Wales.
Where is this Driver Opportunity job located?
This position is based in Lake Wales, FL. Waste Management has facilities throughout the region, but this specific opening is in Lake Wales.
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 Lake Wales 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 Lake Wales area. You'll use a mobile app for navigation and delivery confirmation.
