Join Waste Connections of Caprock Waste Located in Lubbock, TX as a CDL Driver and drive your career forward! We’re hiring safety-focused Class A or B drivers to operate waste collection trucks and provide top-tier service to our communities.

The ideal driver will have a self-motivated, go getting attitude, that is looking to excel and grow with our GROWING company!

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Why work for Waste Connections?

• Competitive Compensations
• Safety Bonuses – Get rewarded for your safe habits
• Yearly Boot Stipend – Get your boots covered
• Benefits Plans – Keep yourself healthy
• Matching 401(K) – Connect to your future

🛠️ What You’ll Do:

We provide trash and disposal services to the local community. You, a vital piece of the team, would be responsible for safely operating a CDL Truck delivering dumpster containers to customers, while providing the best service in the industry. This includes duties such:

• Safely driving a Commercial CDL Truck into a variety of environments (Residential, Construction, Commercial, etc.).
• Determine the best, convenient drop off location for dumpster, to avoid property damage.
• Cautiously operate hydraulic hand controls to lift/load Dumpster on/off truck.
• Secure the Dumpster Load, cover appropriately and account for weight shift before departing.
• Ability to read route sheets and service each customer identified on the sheet or assigned by the dispatcher.
• Perform daily pre and post trip inspections.
• Interact courteously with your customers.
• Other miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

What we work with: Trash is heavy! Sometimes we have machines aid our efforts. Other times we do not. And this is a service provided year-round – Rain, snow or shine. Hot or cold. Be prepared to work in all environments, around heavy diesel equipment. Not to mention dirty ones. Plan for the following labor:

• Extensive physical activity. Requires strenuous physical work with consistent walking; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects over 75 pounds. Exiting/exiting high set truck. Walking. Moderate noise level.
• Work environment involves some exposure to physical risks such as moving mechanical parts. Which require following basic safety precautions.
• Exposure to outside weather, including frequent wet and/or humid conditions, as well as exposure to fumes and vibration.

At the end of the day, we go home knowing we leave a smiling customer!

✅ Requirements:

• Must be at least 21 years of age with a satisfactory driving record.
• Class A or B CDL
• Ability to work Monday – Friday starting at around 5:30 am. Approx. 48-52 hours a week, with overtime.
• Physically comfortable with demands of the job

💰 What We Offer:

• $22–$23/hour + overtime
• Safety bonuses + boot stipend
• Full benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K match, Life Insurance)
• Consistent, year-round work

"Connect with Your Future".

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