Residential Garbage Truck

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 insuranceFlexible spending accountLife insurance & long‑term disability401(k) retirement plan
• Stable, year‑round employment
• Long‑term career growth opportunities — Connect with Your Future

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

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