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Residential Garbage Truck Driver - Class A or B CDL (Frederickson, WA)

Waste Connections

Waste Connections

USD 35-35.5 / hour
Posted on Sep 19, 2025

PCR/Lemay, a Waste Connections company, is hiring a Residential Garbage Truck Driver with a valid Class A or B CDL to join our team in Frederickson, Washington. If you're a safety-focused driver with experience in waste collection—or looking to start a stable career in the waste management industry—we want to hear from you!

Pay & Schedule:

  • Hourly wage: $35.00–$35.50/hr
  • Schedule: Work Monday through Friday, with the chance to earn more through occasional Saturdays and overtime

Key Responsibilities:

  • Safely operate a residential garbage truck on designated routes
  • Read and follow route sheets or dispatcher instructions
  • Perform daily vehicle inspections and basic maintenance
  • Load and unload waste materials—sometimes without assistance
  • Operate hydraulic hand controls to lift and dispose of refuse
  • Provide courteous customer service and complete other duties as assigned

Working Conditions:

  • Physically demanding role—requires lifting over 50 lbs
  • Exposure to outdoor weather, fumes, vibration, and moderate noise
  • Must follow all safety protocols around moving mechanical parts

Minimum Requirements:

  • Valid Class A or B CDL with air brake endorsement
  • Ability to read, write, and communicate in English
  • High school diploma or GED preferred
  • At least 2 years of relevant driving experience
  • Basic knowledge of truck components for inspections
  • Safety Sensitive Position: Yes

Why Join Waste Connections?

  • Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits
  • Supportive team environment
  • Opportunities for growth in a stable industry

Benefits Include:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Long-term and short-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Unlimited opportunities to "Connect with Your Future"

To be considered for any of our current openings, you must complete an application at www.careers.wasteconnections.com. Once you select your position of interest, you will find application information and additional instructions.

We offer excellent benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a flexible spending account, long-term and short-term disability insurance, life insurance, a 401 (k) retirement plan, and unlimited opportunities to "Connect with Your Future."

A link to our benefits overview can be found here: https://careers.wasteconnections.com/us/en/benefits

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