Front Load Driver
About The Position
Waste Connections is hiring a Front Load Garbage Truck Driver at its site in Palestine, Texas. The driver services commercial customers using a front-load garbage truck. The position is full-time, with a typical Monday–Friday schedule, a 4 a.m. start, and an 11-hour workday. Occasional Saturdays and frequent overtime may be required; Sundays are not scheduled. Drivers must be able to work 50–55 hours per week. The role involves completing assigned customer routes, performing daily vehicle inspections, and handling physically demanding work that may be performed without a helper. The job requires a valid Class A or B CDL with an air brake endorsement, a clean driving record, knowledge of DOT laws, and the ability to read and complete route and work-related documentation. The work is outdoors in varying weather and includes exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes, vibration, and wet or humid conditions. Physical demands include lifting, pushing, or pulling heavy objects and repeatedly mounting and dismounting the truck. Compensation is $22.00–$28.00 per hour, depending on experience.
Requirements
- Valid Class A or B CDL with air brake endorsement.
- Clean driving record.
- Working knowledge of DOT laws.
- Ability to work 50–55 hours per week.
- Schedule flexibility for Monday–Friday work and occasional Saturdays; no Sundays.
- Willingness to submit to and pass a background check and pre-employment drug screening.
- Ability to read, write, and comprehend reports to complete daily assignments.
- Ability to work outdoors in varied weather conditions, including rain, heat, sun, and cold.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and move and maneuver up to 100 pounds.
- Ability to mount and dismount the truck multiple times daily while on route.
Responsibilities
- Read route tablets or sheets and service each customer listed or assigned by the dispatcher.
- Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip DOT vehicle inspections, including checking fluids, safety equipment, lights, and tire pressure.
- Perform physically demanding loading and unloading work, sometimes without helpers.
- Interact courteously with customers.
- Complete other miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Yearly safety bonuses
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- 401(k) match program
- Uniforms and safety gear
- Boot allowances
- Overtime
- Flexible spending account
- Long-term and short-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Vacation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
