Residential Garbage Truck Driver

🚛 **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.**   #ACBOOST **Waste Connections is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer** _(Minorities / Females / Disabled / Veterans)_