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Automated Side Load Garbage Truck Driver

Waste Connections

Waste Connections

USD 21-21 / hour
Posted on Sep 19, 2025

Waste Connections is looking for individuals who have a passion for driving, career growth and share our #1 value: SAFETY! We are looking for CDL Route Drivers to join the team at our location in Iowa Park, TX.

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

Click here to view A Day in the Life of a Waste Connections Driver - YouTube

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 operate a Automated Side Load garbage truck on specified routes to collect commercial solid waste.

  • Ensure accurate and timely collection and disposal of waste by operating hydraulic systems to empty containers.

  • Interact courteously with customers while performing the job.

  • Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections on the vehicle to ensure it is in proper working order.

  • Ensure safety protocols are followed during collection and disposal.

  • Perform a physically demanding job, including loading and unloading waste from front-load containers.

  • Maintain cleanliness of the truck and work area.

  • Follow route sheets and service each customer assigned by the dispatcher.

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 – any day of the week starting as early as midnight.

  • Physically comfortable with demands of the job

💰 What We Offer:

  • Safety bonuses + boot stipend

  • $21 + Overtime

  • Full benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K match, Life Insurance)

  • Consistent, year-round work

"Connect with Your Future".

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