What are the responsibilities and job description for the Residential Garbage Truck Driver - Rear Load position at Waste Connections?
Company: Waste Connections
Location: Okahumpka, FL
Pay: $23 per hour (based on experience)
Schedule: Monday-Friday, occasional Saturdays
Hours: 50-60 hours per week
FullTime | YearRound
Waste Connections is seeking safetyfocused Residential RearLoad Garbage Truck Drivers who take pride in hard work, teamwork, and career growth. This is a drivertodriver 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 rearload 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
- 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 RearLoad or FrontLoad driving experience is a PLUS
- Competitive pay with overtime opportunities
- Comprehensive benefits package including:Medical, dental, and vision insuranceFlexible spending accountLife insurance & longterm disability401(k) retirement plan
- Stable, yearround employment
- Longterm career growth opportunities - Connect with Your Future
Garbage is essential, and we work yearround.
Waste Connections is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer
(Minorities / Females / Disabled / Veterans)
Salary : $23