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Commercial Front Load Driver Jobs in Florida (NOW HIRING)

Roll Off Driver

Venice, FL · On-site

$19.75 - $25.25/hr

Waste Pro - - Responsibilities: Operate refuse collection vehicles on pre-assigned routes; Perform pre-trip/post-trip inspections; Communicate with customers and report issues; Maintain clean truck ...

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We are seeking a reliable CDL Front Load Garbage Driver to operate front-end garbage trucks on an early morning shift from 2am to 10am. This role involves independent work navigating variable routes ...

CDL Front Loader Driver

Miami, FL · On-site

$17 - $22.25/hr

Your Role As a CDL Driver, you'll safely operate a Front Load while servicing customers along assigned routes. You'll be responsible for safely collecting, transporting, delivering, or servicing ...

CDL Front Loader Driver

Miami, FL · On-site

$17 - $22.25/hr

Your Role As a CDL Driver, you'll safely operate a Front Load while servicing customers along assigned routes. You'll be responsible for safely collecting, transporting, delivering, or servicing ...

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How much do commercial front load driver jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for commercial front load driver in Florida is $38.90, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.95 and $23.61 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a commercial front load driver?

Commercial Front Load Drivers are professionals responsible for operating specialized garbage trucks with front-loading mechanisms to collect waste and recyclables from businesses and commercial properties. They drive designated routes, safely maneuver heavy vehicles, and use hydraulic arms to lift and empty large dumpsters into the truck. These drivers must follow strict safety protocols, maintain their vehicles, and often interact with customers. The role requires a commercial driver’s license (CDL), good driving record, and physical stamina, as the job can be demanding and performed in various weather conditions.

What does a commercial front load driver do?

A front loader truck is a specific type of heavy vehicle used for trash collection and waste removal. As a commercial front load driver, you operate this large truck. In this career, you usually work for the municipal sanitation department, conducting waste management for the city. Your responsibilities are to drive on a predetermined route and collect garbage left by individuals or businesses and transport that trash to a waste management facility or garbage dump. Your duties may also include performing vehicle inspection and maintenance, identifying potential hazardous materials per safety rules and regulations, and occasionally interacting with customers along your route.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a commercial front load driver, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Commercial Front Load Driver, you need a valid commercial driver's license (CDL), a clean driving record, and knowledge of waste collection procedures. Familiarity with hydraulic controls, vehicle inspection systems, and GPS routing technology is typically required. Strong time management, customer service skills, and attention to safety protocols help drivers excel in this role. These skills ensure efficient, safe waste collection and foster positive client relationships while minimizing operational risks.

What are the typical daily challenges faced by a commercial front load driver, and how can they be managed effectively?

Commercial Front Load Drivers often encounter challenges such as navigating tight urban routes, managing time to meet scheduled pickups, and ensuring safe operation of heavy equipment in varied weather and traffic conditions. Staying organized, maintaining clear communication with dispatchers, and conducting routine equipment checks are essential for managing these challenges. Drivers also need to be vigilant about safety protocols and customer service when interacting with clients during pickups. Building familiarity with routes and maintaining a proactive approach to equipment maintenance can make the role more manageable and rewarding.

What is the difference between Commercial Front Load Driver vs Commercial Roll-Off Driver?

AspectCommercial Front Load DriverCommercial Roll-Off Driver
CredentialsCommercial driver's license (CDL) often requiredCDL often required, with additional certifications for heavy equipment
Work EnvironmentUrban areas, residential/commercial pickupsConstruction sites, large-scale waste removal
Employer & IndustryWaste management companies, municipalitiesConstruction firms, waste disposal companies

Both roles involve operating large waste collection vehicles, often requiring a CDL. The main difference lies in the type of containers handled: Front Load Drivers typically service smaller, commercial bins in urban areas, while Roll-Off Drivers handle large containers at construction sites or industrial locations. Understanding these distinctions helps job seekers find the right fit based on their skills and work environment preferences.

What job categories do people searching Commercial Front Load Driver jobs in Florida look for?

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Infographic showing various Commercial Front Load Driver job openings in Florida as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $80,907 per year, or $38.9 per hour.

CDL Truck Driver - Commercial Front Load Driver

Waste Management

Naples, FL • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

This job post has expired 2 days ago. Applications are no longer accepted.


Key responsibilities

  • Operate heavy-duty trucks with load lift attachments to transport waste or recyclable materials to disposal, transfer, or recycle facilities.

  • Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections, document checks, and report unsafe conditions or service issues.

  • Complete route assignments, ensure containers are dumped properly, and communicate with operations staff regarding service interruptions or customer requests.


Waste Management rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 656 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

26th of 92 rated recycling and waste


Job description

What is the value of a WM Job? At WM we know that the value of a WM job is more than a paycheck. It's a way to create opportunities for you and your family. This is why we are constantly working to make WM a great place to work and grow a career.

We Are Always Working For A Sustainable Tomorrow: Our mission is to leave the world a better place than we found it by helping its inhabitants find purpose in becoming its caretakers.

We Are People First: The members of the WM family are the foundation for our success. We foster an environment where all teammates feel welcomed, valued and seen.

We Are Committed to Your Growth: Your Tomorrow Education Assistance Program, paid on-the-job training, and established career progression.

We Are Stable: From the front line to the corporate offices, our team members perform essential and meaningful work.

We Are a Family: At WM we are over 60,000 people - from many places and many backgrounds, and it is our amazing differences that make us stronger.

We Are Investing in You: Amazing Medical, Dental & Vision, 401K with match, discounted stock options, dependent day care, and more!

Ready to roll with us?  Click Apply to join the WM team today.  


I. Job Summary
Drivers operate heavy-duty trucks with front, side, or rear-end load lift attachments dependent on the line of business they're operating in and the type of truck they're operating. Drivers will transport the material to a disposal, transfer or recycle facility when trucks reach legal load capacity. Commercial Drivers are responsible for providing the pick-up service of containers filled with waste or recyclable material. Containers may weigh in excess of 1,000 pounds and at times require drivers to maneuver wheeled containers to a pick-up stage area. Commercial Drivers navigate high-traffic and congested roadways, driveways, alleyways, and lots. Highly skilled backing maneuvers are essential to successfully perform this job. Residential Drivers are responsible for the collection of residential household waste or recyclable material and must safely maneuver vehicles in residential environments. Residential Drivers navigate high-traffic and congested roadways, driveways, alleyways, and lots. Roll-off Drivers are responsible for preparing, loading, and transporting large mobile open-top and compactor containers from customer locations. Roll-off Drivers will navigate driveways, alleyways, lots, and high-traffic roadways and may operate in tight overhead environments while on industrial routes. Highly skilled backing maneuvers are essential, to successfully perform this job.
II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
 

  • Operates vehicle in accordance with Waste Management Safety and Life Critical Rules, OSHA (Occupational and Safety Health Act) and DOT (Department of Transportation) requirements as well as all local, state and federal laws.
  • Performs pre and post-trip inspections of assigned vehicle and documents checks utilizing the standard DVIR (Driver Vehicle Inspection Report).
  • Immediately reports all unsafe situations or service-related issues to Operations Manager or Dispatch.
  • Attends and participates in all scheduled training programs, briefings, and meetings as required by WM or directed by the Route Manager.
  • Works closely with Operations Manager to improve route efficiencies and identify best practices.
  • Notifies Operations Manager of any incidents, accidents, injuries, or property damage.
  • Notifies Operations Manager or Dispatch of service interruptions including closed or impassable streets or alleyways, receptacles too heavy to service or potential safety hazards.
  • Communicates customer requests to Operations Manager or Dispatch.
  • Completely dumps all receptacles and leaves the customer's location clean and free of debris.
  • Follows route assignments as directed and completes end-of-day documentation and check-out process.
  • Performs all duties as scheduled by Operations Manager or Dispatch and assists other drivers as directed to meet customer needs.


III. Qualifications 
A. Required Qualifications 
 

  • 1 year operating a vehicle requiring a CDL or
  • 1 year equivalent military driving within the last 7 years and
  • Must be at least 18 years of age and legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located and
  • Able to read, write, and speak English well enough to interact with the public, understand traffic signs, respond to official questions, and complete records or reports and
  • Successfully complete pre-employment screening, including drug screen and physical
  • Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A with an air-brake endorsement or
  • Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class B with an air-brake endorsement


B. Preferred Qualifications 
 

  • High School Diploma or GED (accredited)


IV. Physical Requirements
Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

  • Standing
  • Walking
  • Lifting
  • Pushing
  • Pulling
  • Crouching
  • Reaching
  • Handling
  • Sitting
  • Talking
  • Hearing


This role is designated as safety sensitive and will require the successful candidate to strictly comply with all safety rules and protocols. As part of the ongoing employment requirements, the successful candidate may be subject to drug and alcohol testing-including preemployment screening, postincident evaluations, reasonable suspicion checks, and random testing-in accordance with government regulations and company policies.
V. Benefits 
At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability. In addition, we offer a stock purchase plan, company matching on a 401(k), and more. Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Please note that benefits may vary by site. 

If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click Apply.

ABOUT WM

WM (WM.com) is North America's leading provider of comprehensive environmental solutions. Previously known as Waste Management and based in Houston, Texas, WM is driven by commitments to put people first and achieve success with integrity. The company, through its subsidiaries, provides collection, recycling and disposal services to millions of residential, commercial, industrial, medical and municipal customers throughout the U.S. and Canada. With innovative infrastructure and capabilities in recycling, organics and renewable energy, WM provides environmental solutions to and collaborates with its customers in helping them pursue their sustainability goals. WM has the largest disposal network and collection fleet in North America, is the largest recycler of postconsumer materials and is a leader in beneficial use of landfill gas, with a growing network of renewable natural gas plants and the most landfill gastoelectricity plants in North America. WM's fleet includes more than 12,000 natural gas trucks - the largest heavyduty natural gas truck fleet in the industry in North America. Healthcare Solutions provides collection and disposal services of regulated medical waste, as well as secure information destruction services, in the U.S., Canada and Western Europe. To learn more about WM and the company's sustainability progress and solutions, visit Sustainability.WM.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity

For United States:  WM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

For Canada:  WM is committed to the principle of equal employment for all applicants and employees, without discrimination on the basis of all grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please notify us if you require accommodation.

Real ID

In order to travel by air or access federal property, federal law requires individuals have a REAL ID or an acceptable alternative. This position may require the successful candidate to travel by air for business reasons or service federal property. Accordingly, successful candidates must have, or be willing to obtain, a REAL ID or TSAapproved alternative.

When you drive for WM, you join a team of the best drivers in the nation - professional, well trained, and skilled. Our drivers work hard and drive safe. They are rewarded with competitive pay, great benefits, opportunity for growth, and they are home at night and on the weekends.
Our drivers are part of the fabric of the communities they serve. We show up on time, help keep your communities clean and watch out for the residents. Billy is just one of our many drivers going above and beyond for our customers. Video - WM Driver: Billy Shelby

Driver/Operators are expected to operate vehicles and/or equipment in a safe and reliable manner. 

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Environmental consulting services and water, sewage, waste, steam, air heating and cooling systems

Company size

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Houston, TX, US