General Laborer - Helper (Opa Locka Great Waste)

Waste Connections

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Great Waste, a Waste Connections company, is hiring a Driver Helper in Opa Locka, Florida. This physically active role assists a garbage truck driver with collecting residential or commercial waste along a designated route. The work involves heavy lifting, walking or running short distances, and working outdoors in all weather conditions. The position is intended as an opportunity for motivated individuals to pursue a CDL within the next 2–3 years and build a career in the waste industry. Pay is $20.00 per hour, depending on experience. The work week is 50–60 hours, with rotating weekends as needed.

The company describes the work as stable and year-round, with paid training, career development support, including help obtaining a CDL, and opportunities to advance into driver and leadership roles. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long- and short-term disability, life insurance, and a 401(k).

Requirements

• Ability to lift 50 pounds or more repeatedly throughout the day.
• Comfort working in all weather conditions.
• Reliable attendance and a strong work ethic.
• Willingness and motivation to pursue a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) within 2–3 years.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in English and Spanish; preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Ride on the back of a rear-load garbage truck and assist with collecting waste and recyclables.
• Interact with customers in a friendly and professional manner.
• Work safely and efficiently to complete daily routes.
• Support the driver by maintaining awareness of surroundings and helping with navigation as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay of $20.00, depending on experience.
• Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long-term disability, short-term disability, life insurance, and 401(k) retirement.
• Paid training and career development support, including help obtaining a CDL.
• Stable, year-round work.
• Opportunities to advance into driver and other leadership roles.
• Unlimited opportunities to connect with your future.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed