Local CDL Driver

Waste Connections•Denver, CO

About The Position

Waste Connections is hiring a safety-conscious CDL driver for its team in Erie, Colorado. The role involves operating a garbage truck on assigned routes to collect solid waste, servicing customers listed on route sheets or assigned by dispatch, and disposing of refuse at designated facilities. Drivers perform routine vehicle inspections and basic maintenance checks, operate hydraulic hand controls, and interact courteously with customers. The work is physically demanding and may involve loading and unloading without helpers. The position pays $26–$30 per hour for approximately 50–55 hours per week, with overtime paid for each hour over 40, and is eligible for safety bonuses. Waste experience is preferred but not required.

Requirements

Valid Class B CDL with an air brakes endorsement at minimum.
Ability to read, write, comprehend, and communicate in English.
Basic knowledge of truck components to complete pre- and post-trip inspections.
Ability to work Monday through Friday, with some Saturdays.
Must be at least 21 years old to operate a commercial vehicle.
Ability to perform strenuous physical work, including lifting, pushing, or pulling objects over 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Waste industry experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

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