Local CDL Route Driver- Meridian, ID

Waste Connections•Meridian, ID

2d•$25•Onsite

About The Position

Hardin Sanitation, a Waste Connections company, is hiring a safety-conscious Local CDL Garbage Truck Driver in Meridian, Idaho. The driver operates automated garbage trucks to collect solid waste and transport it to appropriate disposal sites. This role requires independent work and consistent customer service. Drivers are cross-trained on automated side-load, front-load, and roll-off trucks. The position is full-time, year-round, and generally runs Monday through Friday, starting at 6:00 a.m. and ending when the route is complete, typically after 8–11 hours. Occasional Saturdays may be required. Drivers are home every night. Starting pay is $25.00 or more per hour, depending on experience.

Requirements

Valid Class A or Class B CDL with air brake endorsement.
Clean driving record (MVR).
Pass criminal background check and drug screening.
At least 1 year of experience related to the specified duties and responsibilities.
Working knowledge of D.O.T. laws.
Ability to perform physically demanding work.
Ability to read, write, and comprehend reports in English to complete daily assignments.
Ability to perform routine vehicle inspection and maintenance.

Responsibilities

Safely operate an automated garbage truck on assigned routes to collect solid waste.
Read route sheets and service each customer identified or assigned by the dispatcher.
Perform routine vehicle inspections and maintenance, including checking fluids, safety equipment, and tires.
Perform physical tasks such as loading, unloading, and moving waste bins.
Use hydraulic hand controls to lift and load refuse, operate the compactor, and dispose of collected material.
Clean up accidental waste spills.
Complete daily reports for pre- and post-trip equipment inspections.
Fuel the vehicle and maintain its physical appearance.
Monitor and assess service requirements for carts and containers.
Follow all safety policies and procedures.
Interact courteously with customers and perform other miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.