CDL Truck Driver Apprentice — Paid Training, No CDL Required

WM is hiring a Driver Apprentice in Fargo, ND to train toward becoming a commercial driver for its refuse and recycling routes. No CDL is required to start: you will work alongside an experienced WM Driver or Driver Trainer while earning your Commercial Driving Permit and completing all required training. The schedule is Monday through Friday, early mornings, 10-12 hour days, with occasional Saturdays.

What you'll do

• Work as an on-route helper, loading and emptying containers (curbside, dockside, carryout or pullout) into the truck, including using hoisting equipment

• Help the driver with backing maneuvers

• Once you have your Commercial Driving Permit, train with a WM Driver or Driver Trainer to safely operate a commercial refuse or recycling vehicle

• Complete pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections and DVIR paperwork

• Follow all WM safety rules, OSHA and DOT requirements, and local, state and federal law

• Report any unsafe conditions, service issues, accidents or property damage to your Operations Manager or Dispatch

• Communicate customer requests and service interruptions (blocked streets, overweight containers, hazards) to Dispatch or Operations Manager

• Finish routes as assigned, leave customer sites clean, and complete end-of-day checkout

• Attend required training sessions, briefings and meetings

Requirements

• At least 18 years old and legally eligible to work in the US

• English skills sufficient to deal with the public, read traffic signs, answer official questions and complete reports

• A Commercial or Non-commercial Driver's License, Class C or D

• Preferred: high school diploma or GED, and a Commercial or Non-commercial Class C or D license with a CDL Permit

• Must pass pre-employment screening, including a drug test and physical

• This is a safety-sensitive position; you must follow all safety protocols and are subject to drug and alcohol testing, including pre-employment, post-incident, reasonable-suspicion and random testing

• The job involves physical demands such as standing, walking, lifting, carrying, climbing, bending, reaching and repetitive motion

Benefits

Eligible employees get a full compensation package including medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short-term disability, a stock purchase plan, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation, holidays and personal days. Benefits can vary by location. WM also offers an education assistance program and on-the-job training to help you grow into a full driving role.