Residential Garbage Truck Driver
Waste Connections · Newark, TX
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Residential Garbage Truck Driver
@ Waste ConnectionsResidential Garbage Truck Driver
About the job
Waste Connections provides waste disposal services, focusing on safety and reliable operation. This CDL Driver role involves safe truck operation, customer service, and physical labor, with benefits like bonuses, health insurance, and 401K.
Requirements
- Must be at least 21 years old
- Valid Class A or B CDL
- Good driving record
- Ability to work early mornings
- Physically comfortable with job demands
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Ability to perform heavy lifting
- Customer service skills
- Safety-conscious attitude
- Physical strength and stamina
Full job description
Waste Connections is looking for individuals who have a passion for driving, career growth and share our #1 value: SAFETY! We are looking for CDL Route Drivers to join the team at our location in Justin, TX.
The ideal driver will have a self-motivated, go getting attitude, that is looking to excel and grow with our GROWING company!
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💰 What We Offer:
- Safety bonuses + boot stipend
$24 - $26 + Overtime
Full benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K match, Life Insurance)
Consistent, year-round work
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🛠️ What You’ll Do:
We provide trash and disposal services to the local community. You, a vital piece of the team, would be responsible for safely operating a CDL Truck delivering dumpster containers to customers, while providing the best service in the industry.
Safely driving a Commercial CDL Truck into a variety of environments (Residential, Construction, Commercial, etc.).
Determine the best, convenient drop off location for dumpster, to avoid property damage.
Cautiously operate hydraulic hand controls to lift/load Dumpster on/off truck.
Secure the Dumpster Load, cover appropriately and account for weight shift before departing.
Ability to read route sheets and service each customer identified on the sheet or assigned by the dispatcher.
Perform daily pre and post trip inspections.
Interact courteously with your customers.
Other miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
What we work with: Trash is heavy! Sometimes we have machines aid our efforts. Other times we do not. And this is a service provided year-round – Rain, snow or shine. Hot or cold. Be prepared to work in all environments, around heavy diesel equipment. Not to mention dirty ones. Plan for the following labor:
Extensive physical activity. Requires strenuous physical work with consistent walking; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects over 75 pounds. Exiting/exiting high set truck. Walking. Moderate noise level.
Work environment involves some exposure to physical risks such as moving mechanical parts. Which require following basic safety precautions.
Exposure to outside weather, including frequent wet and/or humid conditions, as well as exposure to fumes and vibration.
At the end of the day, we go home knowing we leave a smiling customer!
✅ Requirements:
Must be at least 21 years of age with a satisfactory driving record.
Class A or B CDL
Ability to work Monday – any day of the week starting as early as midnight.
Physically comfortable with demands of the job
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Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.