
Residential Garbage Truck Driver
Job Description
Residential Garbage Truck Driver
Location: Pasco West Hauling – New Port Richey, FL
💰 Pay: $25/hr + Overtime Opportunities
Waste Connections is looking for safety-focused CDL Drivers who take pride in their work and live out our #1 Value: Safety! We are hiring Residential Garbage Truck Drivers to join our team in New Port Richey, FL.
Schedule
- Monday–Friday | Day shift starting at 5:00 AM
- Typical workday: 10–11 hours
- Every 3rd Saturday for additional overtime
- Full-time, year-round position (50–55 hours/week)
Position Summary
- Operate a Residential Garbage Truck on assigned routes
- Driver-to-driver position – you will be driving and manually servicing routes by tossing trash bins and bags into the truck
- Safely and efficiently collect residential waste
- Perform daily pre- and post-trip inspections (fluids, tires, safety equipment)
- Provide courteous and professional service to customers
- Frequent climbing in and out of the truck required throughout the day
- Work outdoors in all weather conditions
Job Requirements
- Valid Class A or B CDL License
- Minimum 2 years of work experience with a stable work history (driving experience preferred)
- Ability to perform physical labor including lifting 50+ lbs repeatedly throughout the shift
- Garbage truck or labor-intensive driving experience preferred
- Veterans are encouraged to apply
What We Offer
- Competitive Pay: $25/hr + Overtime
- Excellent Benefits, including:
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Long-Term Disability & Life Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Paid Vacation
- Boot Allowance + Safety Bonuses
- Stable, year-round work
- Opportunities for career growth with Waste Connections
Apply today and start your next chapter with Waste Connections!
Waste Connections is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer (Minority/Disabled/Veterans).