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CDL A/B | Garbage Truck Driver

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $21.25 - $36.75
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

competitive compensation
401(k) with Company Match
healthcare
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Employee assistance program
Life insurance
short term disability
long term disability
emergency travel assistance
Prepaid legal plan
Scholarship Opportunities
Employee stock purchase plan
employee relief fund

Job Description

Waste Connections is a prominent integrated services company specializing in the collection, transfer, disposal, and recycling of solid waste across local communities and businesses throughout the U.S. and Canada. With a strong commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility, Waste Connections is dedicated to providing efficient waste management services that support healthier communities and greener futures. The company prides itself on fostering a unique culture where employees are empowered and trusted to take initiative, enhancing their professional growth and impact on the communities they serve. This approach not only drives operational excellence but also encourages team members to realize their full potential in a supportive and dynamic work environment.

As a Driver with Waste Connections, you will play a crucial role in delivering dependable and safe solid waste collection services that are vital for maintaining cleanliness and environmental health in various neighborhoods. The role is designed for self-directed, safety-focused individuals who take pride in providing outstanding service to customers while adhering to stringent safety protocols. Drivers are responsible for operating garbage trucks safely on specified routes, ensuring timely and thorough collection of waste as outlined in route documentation. This position requires attentiveness to detail through routine vehicle inspections, including checking fluids, tires, and safety equipment before and after routes, to maintain optimal vehicle performance and safety standards.

Customer service is also a key aspect of this role, requiring professional and courteous interactions with community members when needed. The job encompasses a range of related duties assigned throughout the workday that contribute to the smooth and efficient operation of waste management services. Waste Connections values a clean driving record and relevant experience, seeking candidates with a valid Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and at least one year of local route driving experience to ensure the highest levels of safety and service quality. This position offers a competitive compensation package along with comprehensive employee benefits designed to support the health, financial security, and well-being of its team members. Among the benefits provided are healthcare options including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan with company matching to assist with retirement savings, and various employee perks such as mental health programs, emergency travel assistance, prepaid legal plans, scholarship opportunities, and employee relief funds.

Joining Waste Connections means becoming part of an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion, where every qualified applicant receives consideration irrespective of disability or protected veteran status. This role is ideal for individuals seeking a meaningful career with a company that cares about the communities it serves and the people who serve them. If you are a safe, reliable driver eager to contribute to a better environment while enjoying a supportive work culture and attractive benefits, Waste Connections invites you to apply and grow your career with them.

Job Requirements

  • Valid Class A or B CDL
  • Clean driving record
  • 1 year of local route driving experience

Job Qualifications

  • Valid Class A or B commercial driver’s license (CDL)
  • Minimum of 1 year of local route driving experience
  • Clean driving record
  • Professional and courteous communication skills
  • Ability to perform routine vehicle inspections

Job Duties

  • Safely operating a garbage truck on specified routes to collect solid waste
  • Reading route sheets and servicing each customer identified on the sheet or assigned by the dispatcher
  • Performing routine post and pre route inspections on vehicles such as checking fluids, safety equipment, and tires
  • Having professional and courteous interactions with customers when needed
  • Performing other miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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