CDL Route Driver

Waste Connections

7d•$27 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Dick's Sanitation, a Waste Connections company, is hiring a safety-conscious CDL Driver in Lakeville, Minnesota. The company will help train applicants to obtain a CDL permit. The role involves safely operating a garbage truck on assigned routes, collecting solid waste, and servicing customers listed on route sheets or assigned by dispatch. Drivers perform routine vehicle inspections and maintenance checks, use hydraulic hand controls to load and dispose of refuse, and interact courteously with customers. The work is physically demanding and takes place outdoors in varying weather, with exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes, vibration, and usually moderate noise. Pay is $27–$29 per hour, depending on experience.

Requirements

Valid Class B CDL with air brakes endorsement at minimum.
Ability to read, write, comprehend, and communicate in English.
Basic knowledge of truck components to complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections.

Nice To Haves

Waste experience is preferred but not required.
Two years of experience preferred.
A clean driving record and readiness to obtain a CDL permit.

Responsibilities

Safely operate a garbage truck on specified routes to collect solid waste.
Read route sheets and service each customer listed or assigned by the dispatcher.
Perform routine vehicle inspections and maintenance checks, including checking fluids, safety equipment, and tires.
Perform physically demanding loading and unloading work, sometimes without helpers.
Operate hydraulic hand controls to lift and load refuse and dispose of trash at designated facilities.
Interact courteously with customers and perform other miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.