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Rear Load Garbage Truck Driver

Waste Connections
Alvin, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 10/2/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/31/2025
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 Alvin, 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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Why work for Waste Connections?

  • Competitive Compensations
  • Safety Bonuses – Get rewarded for your safe habits
  • Yearly Boot Stipend – Get your boots covered
  • Benefits Plans – Keep yourself healthy
  • Matching 401(K) – Connect to your future

️ 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. This includes duties such:

  • 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

What We Offer

  • Safety bonuses boot stipend
  • Full benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K match, Life Insurance)
  • Consistent, year-round work

"Connect with Your Future".

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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