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Residential Side Load Driver - Local Class A

Waste Connections
Apache Junction, AZ Full Time
POSTED ON 7/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/6/2026
We are looking for a safety conscious Class A Residential Side Load Driver to join the team at Waste Connections in Apache Junction, AZ.

$25 per hour overtime!

M-F 5AM Start time

50-55 hours per week

Duties And Responsibilities

  • Ability to safely operate a garbage truck on specified routes to collect solid waste. Waste experience preferred, but not required.
  • 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, at times with no helpers.
  • Operate hydraulic hand controls to lift/load refuse and dispose of trash at designated facilities.
  • Courteous interaction with our customers and perform other miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
  • A typical schedule for this position is Monday-Friday, with an occasional Saturday as needed

Working Conditions And Physical Effort

  • Extensive physical activity. Requires strenuous physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects over 50 pounds.
  • 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.
  • 50-55 hours a week on average

Minimum Job Requirements

  • Valid Class A CDL with air brakes endorsement as a minimum.
  • Must be 21 years of age or older.

Apply today and Connect with Your Future!

We offer excellent benefits including: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term disability, life insurance, 401K retirement.

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

Salary : $25

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