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Local CDL Route Driver

Waste Connections
Payette, ID Full Time
POSTED ON 9/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/22/2026
Hardin Sanitation, a Waste Connections company, is looking for a safety-conscious Local CDL Garbage Truck Driver to join our team in Payette, ID!

  • Monday – Friday, 5:00am - Ending when the route is complete (generally 8-11 hour days)
  • Occasional Saturdays
  • Year-Round Work! No Seasonal Layoffs. Home Every Night.

Competitive Compensation: $23.50 /hour (DOE)

  • Yearly Safety Bonuses $$
  • Yearly Boot Allowance $$
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • Growth opportunities - We pride ourselves on promoting from within
  • Customizable benefits to meet your family's needs (medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, supplemental voluntary plans, wellness programs, and online discounts)
  • 401K retirement with company match
  • Company Paid Life Insurance

As a driver you will be operating an Automated truck collecting solid waste and transporting it to appropriate disposal sites. This Position requires you to work independently, in addition Drivers are expected to deliver excellence in customer service at all times. You will be cross trained in Automated Side Load Garbage Trucks, Front Load Garbage Trucks, and Roll Off Trucks.

Duties And Responsibilities

  • Ability to safely operate a garbage truck on specified routes to collect solid waste.
  • Ability to read route sheets and service each customer identified on the sheet or assigned by the dispatcher.
  • Perform routine inspection and maintenance on vehicles such as checking fluids, safety equipment, and tires.
  • Ability to perform a physically demanding job, loading and unloading, moving waste bins to positions accessible by truck, and closing all enclosure gates as necessary, at times with no helpers.
  • Operates hydraulic hand controls to lift/load refuse, operate compactor and dispose of collected material at the designated facility.
  • Cleans up the area around accidental waste spills.
  • Completes daily reports on pre and post trip inspections of equipment;
  • Fuels vehicle daily
  • Maintains the physical appearance of the equipment, including routine washing
  • Monitors over and under filled carts/containers to assess changing service requirements;
  • Monitors the condition and repair needs of existing carts/containers;
  • Follows all safety policies and procedures.
  • Courteous interaction with our customers and perform other miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Working Conditions And Physical Effort

  • Extensive physical activity. Requires strenuous physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects over 50 pounds.
  • Ability to mount and dismount the truck multiple times every day while on route.
  • Work environment involves some exposure to physical risks such as moving mechanical parts which require following basic safety precautions.
  • The employee is exposed to outside weather, including frequent wet and/or humid conditions, as well as exposure to fumes and vibration. Noise level is usually moderate.

Job Requirements

  • Valid Class A or B CDL license with Air Brake Endorsement (Required
  • Clean Driving Record (MVR)
  • Pass Criminal Background Check, Drug panel Screening
  • Perform routine inspection and maintenance on vehicles
  • Minimum 1 year of experience related to the specified duties and responsibilities
  • Working knowledge of D.O.T. laws
  • Ability to work a physically demanding job
  • Ability to read, write, and comprehend reports to complete daily assignments in English

Conditions Of Employment

Candidates for employment must meet position requirements and successfully pass post offer employment examinations including:

  • Background Check
  • MVR Check (Clean Driving Record)
  • Drug screen

To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application at www.wasteconnections.com. Application information and additional instructions can be found once you select your position of interest.

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

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