A CDL B Waste Truck Driver is responsible for safely operating waste collection vehicles to collect and transport residential, commercial, construction, or recycling materials while following DOT, company, and local safety regulations. This role requires strong driving skills, customer service, and the ability to work in varying weather and traffic conditions.
Key Responsibilities
- Safely operate front-load, rear-load, side-load, roll-off, or recycling trucks
- Complete pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections
- Follow assigned routes and schedules efficiently
- Collect and transport waste, recyclables, or containers to disposal facilities
- Operate hydraulic lifting and compactor systems
- Maintain DOT logs, route sheets, and vehicle inspection reports
- Communicate with dispatch, customers, and supervisors professionally
- Follow all company safety procedures and traffic laws
- Clean spills and maintain equipment cleanliness when necessary
- Report mechanical issues, accidents, or unsafe conditions immediately
Qualifications
- Valid Class B CDL required
- Air Brake endorsement preferred or required by employer
- Clean driving record
- Ability to pass DOT physical and drug screening
- Ability to lift up to 50–75 lbs depending on route type
- Strong attendance and reliability
- Waste industry or heavy equipment experience preferred but not always required
Skills & Requirements
- Safe driving and backing skills
- Time management and route efficiency
- Mechanical awareness
- Customer service communication
- Ability to work early mornings, overtime, weekends, or holidays as needed
Typical Work Environment
- Outdoor work in all weather conditions
- Early morning start times
- Physically demanding depending on truck type
- Residential, commercial, industrial, or construction routes
Pay Range ($23 - $30) Hourly
For additional information on this role, please send Resume to josiah.woodman@gogpac.com
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.
GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
