Local CDL Driver

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a garbage truck on designated routes to collect solid waste.
• Waste experience is preferred but not required.
• Read route sheets and service each customer listed or assigned by the dispatcher.
• Perform routine inspections and maintenance on vehicles, including checking fluids, safety equipment, and tires.
• Perform a physically demanding job, including loading and unloading, sometimes without assistance.
• Operate hydraulic hand controls to lift and load refuse and dispose of trash at designated facilities.
• Interact courteously with customers and perform other miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Valid Class B CDL with air brakes endorsement
• Clean driving record (please bring a copy of your MVR to the in-person interview)
• Minimum 1 year of relevant driving experience
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English
• Safety-Sensitive – YES

Preferred

• Ability to operate 10-, 13-, and 18-speed transmissions (preferred, not required)
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Pay

The starting pay $33.96/hour with annual pay increases and bonus opportunities.

Benefits

• We offer excellent benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a flexible spending account, long-term and short-term disability insurance, life insurance, a 401 (k) retirement plan, and unlimited opportunities to "Connect with Your Future."
• A link to our benefits overview can be found here: https://careers.wasteconnections.com/us/en/benefits

Schedule

• The schedule is Monday–Friday, starting between 5:00 AM and 5:30 AM , and occasional Saturdays as needed.
• You’ll average about 45 hours per week (overtime eligible) and be home every night!

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

• Requires extensive physical activity, including heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling objects over 50 pounds.
• Work environment involves exposure to physical risks, such as moving mechanical parts, requiring basic safety precautions.
• Exposure to outdoor weather conditions, including frequent wet and/or humid environments, as well as fumes and vibrations.

How to apply

• To be considered for any of our current openings, you must complete an application at www.careers.wasteconnections.com.
• Once you select your position of interest, you will find application information and additional instructions.

Equal opportunity

• Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status