Transfer Trailer Driver
Wheeling Role Highlights
Primary Details
- Status: New Wheeling listing (actively interviewing).
- Based in: Wheeling, WV (a key business district)
- Position: Transfer Trailer Driver (Flexible/Contract, Wheeling)
- Employer: Waste Management (Hiring in Wheeling)
- This Wheeling-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
- Our Waste Management team in Wheeling, WV is growing.
- Benefit from working in Wheeling, a key hub for the Transportation And Waste Logistics industry.
Pay & Perks
- Pay: $29-$38/Hour (approx. $70.5k/Year)
- Benefits: A competitive compensation package is offered.
- Flexible contract/gig opportunity in Wheeling.
Core Focus
- Apply your your professional skills skills at our Wheeling location.
Company Overview: Waste Management operates a massive bulk transportation network connecting regional transfer stations to engineered landfill facilities using high-capacity commercial tractor-trailers.
Position Summary & Responsibilities: Operating Class A commercial tractor-trailers, the Transfer Trailer Driver transports bulk solid waste and recyclable commodities from transfer stations to disposal facilities. You position top-loading transfer trailers under loading hoppers, secure heavy top tarps, navigate regional highway routes safely, and operate hydraulic walking-floor or tipper unloaders at disposal sites. You conduct mandatory pre-trip and post-trip commercial inspections, maintain weight compliance logs, and adhere strictly to DOT safety regulations. This position is 100% physical and strictly requires full on-site driving presence (no work-from-home capability).
Qualifications & Benefits: Requires a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL-A), clean motor vehicle record, valid DOT medical card, and 2+ years of verifiable tractor-trailer driving experience. Includes top-tier Class A hourly pay, safety performance bonuses, complete health/dental/vision coverage, 401(k) company match, paid vacation, and home-daily work schedules.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Transfer Trailer Driver position pay at Waste Management?
This role offers a pay range of $29 - $38. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, shift, and location within Wheeling.
Where is this Transfer Trailer Driver job located?
This position is based in Wheeling, WV. Waste Management has facilities throughout the region, but this specific opening is in Wheeling.
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 Wheeling 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 Transfer Trailer 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 Wheeling area. You'll use a mobile app for navigation and delivery confirmation.
