Residential Garbage Truck Driver

About the job

🚛 Residential Garbage Truck Driver – Rear Load

Company: Waste Connections Location: Okahumpka, FL 💵 Pay: $23+ per hour (based on experience) 🕒 Schedule: Monday–Friday, occasional Saturdays ⏱️ Hours: 50–60 hours per week 📌 Full‑Time | Year‑Round

Position Overview

Waste Connections is seeking safety‑focused Residential Rear‑Load Garbage Truck Drivers who take pride in hard work, teamwork, and career growth. This is a driver‑to‑driver 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 rear‑load 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

Job Requirements

• ✅ 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 Rear‑Load or Front‑Load driving experience is a PLUS

What We Offer

• Competitive pay with overtime opportunities

• Comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Flexible spending account

• Life insurance & long‑term disability

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Stable, year‑round employment

• Long‑term career growth opportunities — Connect with Your Future

♻️ Garbage is essential, and we work year‑round.

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Waste Connections is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer (Minorities / Females / Disabled / Veterans)