Local Garbage Truck Driver

Waste Connections•Papillion, NE

4d•$18 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Papillion Sanitation, a Waste Connections company, is hiring a safety-conscious Local Route Driver in Bellevue, Nebraska. The company provides the truck and training to help employees develop their CDL driving careers and pays for the CDL. The pay range is $18–$26 per hour. The schedule is Monday through Friday, starting at 5 or 6 a.m. and continuing until the route is complete, with occasional Saturdays. The role involves approximately 50–55 hours per week, with paid overtime.

Requirements

Valid Class B CDL with air brakes endorsement, at minimum.
Must be at least 21 years old to comply with FMCSA requirements.
Ability to read, write, comprehend, and communicate in English.
Basic knowledge of truck components to complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
Ability to work Monday through Friday with some Saturdays, approximately 50–55 hours per week.
Ability to perform strenuous physical work, including lifting, pushing, or pulling objects weighing over 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Waste experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Safely operate a garbage truck on assigned 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, including checking fluids, safety equipment, and tires.
Perform physically demanding loading and unloading, 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.