Residential Garbage Truck Driver

Waste Connections
      9 days ago

      Job Description

      Residential Garbage Truck Driver – Rear Load

      Company: Waste Connections
      Location: Okahumpka, FL
      Pay: $23+ per hour (based on experience)
      Schedule: Monday–Friday, occasional Saturdays
      Hours: 50–60 hours per week
      Full‑Time | Year‑Round

      Position Overview

      Waste Connections is seeking safety‑focused Residential Rear‑Load Garbage Truck Drivers who take pride in hard work, teamwork, and career growth. This is a driver‑to‑driver position that requires both driving and riding on the back of the truck while servicing residential neighborhoods.

      Safety is our #1 value. Candidates must be comfortable working in active residential areas, performing physical labor, and following strict safety procedures throughout the route.

      Key Responsibilities

      • Operate a residential rear‑load garbage truck on assigned routes

      • Ride on the back of the truck between stops while servicing residential areas

      • Repeatedly climb on and off the truck throughout the shift

      • Lift, pull, and empty residential trash containers

      • Perform heavy physical labor for the duration of the route

      • Safely and courteously interact with customers in residential neighborhoods

      • Follow all company safety policies, traffic laws, and route procedures

      • Work outdoors in all weather conditions

      • Assist driving partner to complete routes safely and efficiently

      Job Requirements

      • Valid CDL required

      • Minimum 2 years of work experience, with a stable work history

      • Ability to lift 50+ pounds repeatedly throughout the day

      • Able and willing to ride on the back of the truck during residential collections

      • Comfortable with frequent climbing on and off the truck

      • Willing to work outdoors in heat, cold, rain, and other conditions

      • Able to work long shifts (50–60 hours per week)

      • Residential Rear‑Load or Front‑Load driving experience is a PLUS

      What We Offer

      • Competitive pay with overtime opportunities

      • Comprehensive benefits package including:

        • Medical, dental, and vision insurance

        • Flexible spending account

        • Life insurance & long‑term disability

        • 401(k) retirement plan

      • Stable, year‑round employment

      • Long‑term career growth opportunities — Connect with Your Future

      Garbage is essential, and we work year‑round.
       

      #ACBOOST

      Waste Connections is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer
      (Minorities / Females / Disabled / Veterans)

      Numbers & Facts

      Location

      Skills

      • CDL Driver's Licenseunmatched
      • Customer Relationsunmatched
      • Dental Insuranceunmatched
      • Loading/Unloadingunmatched
      • Safety Processunmatched
      • Team Playerunmatched
      • Transportation Routingunmatched
      • Truck Driverunmatched
      • Vision Planunmatched
      • Waste/Garbage/Recycle Collectionunmatched

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