CDL Driver in Training - Anchorage AK

Waste Connections•Anchorage, AK

23h•$19 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Alaska Waste, a Waste Connections company, is hiring a CDL Driver Trainee or entry-level CDL Driver in Anchorage, Alaska. Candidates without a CDL are paid $19.00 per hour during training, which includes a weeklong classroom course, behind-the-wheel training, and a road test. Successful trainees earn a Class B CDL with an air brakes endorsement and transition to a full-time local driver role at $25.00 per hour. The process may take as little as three weeks, though it can take a few months. Candidates who already have a CDL start at $25.00 per hour and receive training on safely driving a garbage truck before operating a route independently. The role involves operating a garbage truck on local routes and collecting solid waste and recyclables from residential and commercial customers. Drivers follow route sheets, work independently, perform daily vehicle inspections and basic maintenance, and provide friendly, professional customer service. Routes are local, and drivers are home every night. The company describes its environment as team-first and safety-focused and offers ongoing support and career advancement opportunities.

Requirements

Have a valid Class D license and be able to obtain a CDL permit within 90 days of the start date, or hold a valid Class B or Class A CDL with an air brakes endorsement.
Have a clean driving record.
Be physically able to lift more than 50 pounds and work in all weather conditions.
Have strong communication skills and basic reading and writing skills in English.
Have at least one year of general work experience.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Related work experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Operate a garbage truck safely on local routes.
Collect solid waste and recyclables from residential and commercial customers.
Follow route sheets and work independently.
Perform daily vehicle inspections and basic maintenance.
Provide friendly, professional service to customers.
Complete classroom instruction, behind-the-wheel training, and a road test to earn a Class B CDL with an air brakes endorsement if not already licensed.