Front End Driver•Des Moines,IA•Waste Management | Hiring
Your Next Step in Des Moines
At a Glance
- Location: Des Moines, IA
- Position: Front End Driver (Based in Des Moines)
- Company: Waste Management
- Status: New Des Moines listing (actively interviewing).
- This Des Moines-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
- Our Waste Management team in Des Moines, IA is growing.
- Benefit from working in Des Moines, a key hub for the Waste Management And Commercial Logistics industry.
Salary and Benefits
- Compensation: $25-$33/Hour (approx. $60.8k/Year)
- Benefits: This role offers a competitive benefits package.
- Clear growth pathways at our Des Moines office.
Responsibilities
- This role centers on your professional skills within the Waste Management And Commercial Logistics space in Des Moines.
Company Overview: Waste Management is North America's leading partner for commercial waste disposal, serving hundreds of thousands of retail, industrial, and commercial businesses through dedicated front-load dumpster fleets.
Position Overview & 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 Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with air brake endorsement, a clean driving record (MVR), a valid DOT medical card, and 1+ years of commercial driving experience. Includes top hourly commercial driver pay, quarterly safety bonus potential, full health/dental/vision insurance, 401(k) company match, paid vacation, and modern fleet equipment.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Front End Driver•Des Moines,IA•Waste Management | Hiring 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 Des Moines.
Where is this Front End Driver•Des Moines,IA•Waste Management | Hiring job located?
This position is based in Des Moines, IA. Waste Management has facilities throughout the region, but this specific opening is in Des Moines.
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 Moines 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 Front End Driver•Des Moines,IA•Waste Management | Hiring?
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 Des Moines area. You'll use a mobile app for navigation and delivery confirmation.
