Waste Connections

Residential Garbage Truck Driver

Waste Connections  â€˘  $23/hr  â€˘  United States (Onsite)  â€˘  5 hours ago
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Job Description

🚛 Residential Garbage Truck Driver – Rear Load

Company: Waste Connections

Location: Okahumpka, FL

đź’µPay: $23+ per hour (based on experience)

🕒Schedule: Monday–Friday, occasional Saturdays

⏱️Hours: 50–60 hours per week

📌Full‑Time | Year‑Round

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

  • âś…Valid CDL required
  • âś… Minimum 2 years of work experience, with a stable work history
  • âś… Ability to lift 50+ pounds repeatedly throughout the day
  • âś…Able and willing to ride on the back of the truck during residential collections
  • âś… Comfortable with frequent climbing on and off the truck
  • âś… Willing to work outdoors in heat, cold, rain, and other conditions
  • âś… Able to work long shifts (50–60 hours per week)
  • âś…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.

    If you’re looking for a stable career with growth and enjoy hands‑on, physical work, apply today and connect with your future at Waste Connections.

    Waste Connections is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer

    (Minorities / Females / Disabled / Veterans)

Waste Connections

About Waste Connections

Pick your destination. We’ll help you get there. That’s how we’ve been growing our local teams and our national recognition for more than 20 years. Our culture is rooted in the idea that our leaders are here to serve our employees. That means wherever you’re headed on your journey – to a new role, to a better lifestyle, or simply to those moments on the job that stick with you – rest assured, we’ll be traveling along with you.

We are Waste Connections, an integrated services company that provides solid waste collection, transfer, disposal and recycling services to local residents and businesses throughout the U.S. and Canada. We’re proud to be a different kind of company with a different kind of culture. One where self-directed, empowered employees have our trust and full support to realize their potential as they strive to make a bigger and better impact on their communities and careers every day.

Industry
Consulting & Advisory
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Spring, Texas
Year Founded
1997
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