Waste Collection Driver
Role Based in Galesburg
Key Information
- Employer: Waste Management (Hiring in Galesburg)
- Status: New Galesburg listing (actively interviewing).
- Position: Waste Collection Driver (Flexible/Contract, Galesburg)
- Apply your your professional skills skills at our Galesburg location.
- Project-based work with clear objectives.
- Compensation: $28-$36/Hour (approx. $68.2k/Year)
- Benefits: Benefits may be available based on employment type.
- Based in: Galesburg, IL (our main Galesburg branch)
- This Galesburg-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
- Our Waste Management team in Galesburg, IL is growing.
- Benefit from working in Galesburg, a key hub for the Waste Management And Environmental Services industry.
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 Waste Collection Driver position pay at Waste Management?
This role offers a pay range of $28 - $36. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, shift, and location within Galesburg.
Where is this Waste Collection Driver job located?
This position is based in Galesburg, IL. Waste Management has facilities throughout the region, but this specific opening is in Galesburg.
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 Galesburg 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 Waste Collection Driver?
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 Galesburg area. You'll use a mobile app for navigation and delivery confirmation.
