Residential Garbage Truck Driver

🚛 Residential Garbage Truck Driver (Rear-Load) 🚛

📍 Location: Okahumpka, FL

💵 Pay: $23+ per Hour (Based on Experience)

🕒 Schedule: Monday-Friday | Occasional Saturdays

⏱️ Average 50-60 Hours Per Week

📌 Full-Time | Year-Round Employment

Join Waste Connections

Waste Connections is looking for safety-minded, dependable Residential Rear-Load Garbage Truck Drivers to join our growing team in Okahumpka, FL .

This is not just a driving position. Drivers will actively service residential routes by operating the truck, riding on the rear step between stops, and assisting with the collection of residential waste. If you're looking for a stable career with excellent benefits, overtime opportunities, and long-term growth potential, we'd love to hear from you.

At Waste Connections, Safety First is more than a slogan. It's the foundation of everything we do.

Key Responsibilities

✅ Safely operate a residential rear-load garbage truck on assigned routes

✅ Ride on the rear step of the truck between service stops when required

✅ Repeatedly climb on and off the vehicle throughout the workday

✅ Lift, pull, and empty residential trash containers

✅ Perform physically demanding work in a fast-paced environment

✅ Safely navigate residential neighborhoods while providing excellent customer service

✅ Complete pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections

✅ Follow all company safety policies and DOT regulations

✅ Work outdoors in varying weather conditions

✅ Assist team members in completing routes safely and efficiently

What We're Looking For

✅ Valid CDL (Class A or B)

✅ Minimum 2 years of work experience with a stable work history

✅ Ability to lift 50+ pounds repeatedly throughout the day

✅ Comfortable riding on the rear step of the truck during residential collection routes

✅ Ability to repeatedly climb on and off the truck throughout the shift

✅ Strong commitment to safety and customer service

✅ Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions

✅ Ability to work extended hours as needed

✅ Residential Rear-Load or Front-Load experience is a plus, but not required

Successful Employees in This Role

⭐ Enjoy staying active and working outdoors

⭐ Have a strong work ethic and positive attitude

⭐ Take pride in providing dependable service to customers

⭐ Value safety and teamwork

⭐ Thrive in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment

⭐ Show up consistently and contribute to the success of the team

Why Waste Connections?

✅ Competitive Pay + Overtime Opportunities

✅ Stable, Year-Round Employment

✅ Industry-Leading Safety Culture

✅ Growth Opportunities and Career Advancement

✅ Work for One of North America's Leading Environmental Services Companies

✅ Build a Long-Term Career with a Company That Promotes from Within

Benefits Package

• Medical Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Life Insurance

• Long-Term Disability

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Paid Time Off

• Employee Assistance Programs

• Career Growth Opportunities

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Waste Connections is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification.

Apply today and Connect With Your Future! 🚛♻️