Container Delivery Driver
Position in Scranton, PA
Key Information
- Employer: Waste Management (Hiring in Scranton)
- Pay: $20-$26/Hour (approx. $49.3k/Year)
- Apply your your professional skills skills at our Scranton location.
- Status: New Scranton listing (actively interviewing).
- Based in: Scranton, PA (a key business district)
- Position: Container Delivery Driver (Flexible/Contract, Scranton)
- Benefits: A competitive compensation package is offered.
- Flexible contract/gig opportunity in Scranton.
- This Scranton-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
- Our Waste Management team in Scranton, PA is growing.
- Benefit from working in Scranton, a key hub for the Waste Management And Asset Logistics industry.
Company Overview: Waste Management manages asset distribution across commercial and residential service sectors, delivering fresh waste carts and commercial dumpsters to customer locations nationwide.
Position Summary & Responsibilities: As a Container Delivery Driver, you operate flatbed or utility crane trucks to deliver, exchange, and retrieve residential roll-out carts and commercial waste dumpsters. You secure container payloads using tie-down straps, operate hydraulic crane hoists, position containers precisely on customer properties, and log asset delivery serial numbers into mobile tracking systems. You also conduct daily vehicle safety walkarounds and ensure safe loading deck distribution. This role is 100% physical and strictly requires full on-site driving presence (zero remote options).
Qualifications & Benefits: Valid Class A or Class B CDL with a clean driving record and valid DOT medical card. Requires 1+ years of commercial truck driving experience, physical ability to secure heavy loads (up to 50 lbs), and strong customer service skills. Offers competitive starting hourly pay, full medical/dental benefits, 401(k) company matching, paid vacation, and uniform allowances.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Container Delivery Driver position pay at Waste Management?
This role offers a pay range of $20 - $26. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, shift, and location within Scranton.
Where is this Container Delivery Driver job located?
This position is based in Scranton, PA. Waste Management has facilities throughout the region, but this specific opening is in Scranton.
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 Scranton 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 Container Delivery 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 Scranton area. You'll use a mobile app for navigation and delivery confirmation.
