Automated Side Load Garbage Truck Driver

CDL Driver

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!

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

$22 - $23 / hour + Overtime

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