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Waste Management Owner Operator Jobs in Wisconsin

Manages assigned routes ensuring that medical waste is transported in a timely and accurate manner ... Ensures load is secured prior to operating vehicle on public highway. * Ensures that assigned ...

Manages assigned routes ensuring that medical waste is transported in a timely and accurate manner ... Ensures load is secured prior to operating vehicle on public highway. * Ensures that assigned ...

Manages assigned routes ensuring that medical waste is transported in a timely and accurate manner ... Ensures load is secured prior to operating vehicle on public highway. * Ensures that assigned ...

Manages assigned routes ensuring that medical waste is transported in a timely and accurate manner ... Ensures load is secured prior to operating vehicle on public highway. * Ensures that assigned ...

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How much do waste management owner operator jobs pay per week?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average weekly pay for waste management owner operator in Wisconsin is $4,436.79, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $2,426.92 and $6,600.00 per week, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a waste management owner operator?

A Waste Management Owner Operator is an independent business owner who operates their own waste collection, hauling, or disposal service. They typically own and maintain their own trucks and equipment while contracting with waste management companies, municipalities, or private clients. Responsibilities include collecting waste or recyclables, ensuring proper disposal, and complying with environmental regulations. This role requires business management skills, a commercial driver's license (CDL), and knowledge of local waste disposal laws.

What are typical daily responsibilities for a waste management owner operator?

As a Waste Management Owner Operator, your daily tasks often include driving and operating waste collection vehicles, completing scheduled route pickups, managing proper waste disposal, and maintaining your equipment. You’ll also keep accurate records, communicate with clients, and ensure compliance with local and federal waste management regulations. Your work is largely independent, but you may coordinate with dispatchers, recycling facilities, or municipal employees. Effective time management and attention to detail are essential for meeting client expectations and regulatory standards. This role combines operational, customer service, and business management skills each day.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the waste management owner operator position?

To thrive as a Waste Management Owner Operator, you need knowledge of waste collection procedures, equipment operation, route management, and relevant business or CDL certifications. Familiarity with GPS routing systems, waste disposal regulations, and maintenance tools is crucial for efficient operations. Strong time management, customer service, and organizational skills help build trust with clients and ensure smooth, timely service. These competencies are vital for maintaining compliance, ensuring safety, and growing a successful independent business in the waste management industry.

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CDL-A Long Haul Driver

Waste Management

Sturtevant, WI • On-site

$31.40/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 15 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Transport waste from WMHS or customer locations to transfer or processing sites, ensuring timely and accurate delivery.

  • Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections, report and address any maintenance issues, and ensure vehicle safety and compliance.

  • Complete and submit all required paperwork accurately, communicate route or schedule changes, and report any issues to supervisors.


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


Stericycle is now part of WM. To learn more about WM's acquisition of Stericycle, CLICK HERE to read the press release.
Shift: Monday - Friday; 5:00 AM Starts; Plus Overtime As Needed
What is the value of a WM job? The value of a WM job is more than a paycheck. It's a way to create opportunities for you and your family.
We Are Stable: Our WM team is home every day, and our team members perform essential and meaningful work.
We Are Committed to Growth: Annual Education Assistance Benefit available for team members.
We Are Investing in You: Amazing Medical, Dental & Vision, 401K with match, discounted stock options, dependent day care, and more.
Who are we? #WeAreWM
Ready to roll with us? Click Apply to join the WM (formerly Waste Management) team today.
I. Job Summary
Responsible for transporting waste from either a WMHS location or customer location, to a transfer location or processing location.
II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Manages assigned routes ensuring that medical waste is transported in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Responsible for picking up and transporting waste safely according to all federal, state, and local rules and regulations
  • Plans daily schedule based on WMHS or customer needs by reviewing daily paperwork, e.g., manifest, route sheets, previous VCR, etc. provided by Transportation Manager/Supervisor or Dispatcher.
  • Communicates any issues to Transportation Manager/Supervisor and/or Dispatcher for resolution.
  • Ensures load is secured prior to operating vehicle on public highway.
  • Ensures that assigned paperwork is completed legibly, neatly, accurately, and completely and returned to Transportation Manager/Supervisor or Dispatcher, at the time of debriefing, for processing.
  • Communicates with WMHS Transportation Manager/Supervisor and/or Dispatcher regarding any change to pickups. Ensures that Route Manager servicing the specific route is aware of any situations outside the norm in order to provide the highest level of customer service. Reports any problems/issues with accounts to the Transportation Manager/Supervisor and/or Dispatcher before the close of business each day.
  • Performs a documented pre-trip inspection on vehicles prior to leaving yard to commence route. Performs a documented post-trip inspection on vehicles prior to being debriefed for the day. Reports any maintenance problems to Transportation Manager/Supervisor and/or Dispatcher for follow-up. Ensures all defects have been corrected prior to operating the vehicles again.
  • Perform other duties and responsibilities, as assigned.

III. Qualifications
A. Required Qualifications
  • 1 year of related experience driving vehicles from at least 5 tons and completion of an accredited driving school is preferred
  • 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
  • May require mandatory immunizations and credentialing based on customer requirements
  • Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A or Class 1/A-Z license
  • All CMV/CDL drivers must be able to obtain a medical card by a certified medical examiner

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

Field: This job operates in both inside garage, shop or gas plant conditions as well as in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity.
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 pre-employment screening, post-incident evaluations, reasonable suspicion checks, and random testing-in accordance with government regulations and company policies.
Pay: $31.40 Per Hour Plus Overtime
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 Us
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 post-consumer materials and is a leader in beneficial use of landfill gas, with a growing network of renewable natural gas plants and the most landfill gas-to-electricity plants in North America. WM's fleet includes more than 12,000 natural gas trucks - the largest heavy-duty 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 TSA-approved alternative.
About the Team
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 WM is what defines the perks of being in the WM family - from benefits, to resources and engagement activities.
We are People First. We are Committed to Your Growth. We Are Investing in You. We are a Family. We are Stable. We are Always Working for a Sustainable Tomorrow.

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Industry

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

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Houston, TX, US