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Waste Collection Driver (CDL Required)

Waste Management (Southeast) ✓ Verified Employer
Atlanta, GA Waste Management & Environmental Services full time entry level
$22-$32/hr

About This Position

Waste Management is hiring CDL drivers for residential and commercial waste collection in the Atlanta metro area. Waste Management participates in Second Chance job fairs across the Southeast and actively hires people with criminal backgrounds including sex offense registrants in driving roles.

Requirements

Valid CDL Class B license required. Clean driving record. DOT physical and drug test. All backgrounds considered including sex offense registrants.

Benefits

Starting pay $22-32/hr. Full-time with overtime. Health, dental, vision insurance. 401k with employer match. Paid time off.

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⚠ SORNA Restrictions — Georgia

Georgia has strict 1,000 ft proximity restrictions for higher-tier registrants from schools, daycares, churches, and bus stops. Employment at childcare facilities is prohibited.

TIER 3 1000ft from schools/daycares · Childcare ban
TIER 2 1000ft from schools/daycares · Childcare ban
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Informational only. Consult your attorney or supervision officer.

Offense Acceptance

✓ Sex Offenses ✓ Felonies ✓ Violent ✓ Drug Offenses ✓ Misdemeanors

Waste Management participates in Second Chance job fairs and has hired sex offense registrants in CDL driving roles.

Programs

Federal Bonding Program Tax Credit Eligible

Hiring Policy

Waste Management evaluates each application individually as part of their Second Chance hiring initiative.

Restrictions

Roles involving direct public contact may have additional requirements. Driving (CDL) and field operations positions are most accessible.

About Waste Management (Southeast)

Waste Management operates across all 10 Southeast states and regularly participates in Second Chance job fairs in Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, and Florida. WM hires truck drivers, equipment operators, landfill workers, and maintenance staff. They have a documented Second Chance hiring initiative and have hired sex offense registrants in non-customer-facing roles.

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