CDL Driver in Training
Waste Connections
Anchorage, AK
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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$19–$25 Per Hour
LOCATION
Anchorage, AK
POSTED
14 days ago
No Experience Needed!
? Don’t have your CDL? Get Paid to Earn Your CDL – For Free!!
Dreaming of a CDL career but can’t afford training? We’ve got you covered.
Alaska Waste, a Waste Connections company, is now hiring a CDL Driver Trainee or an Entry Level CDL Driver in Anchorage, AK .
If you're a hard worker with a great attitude and a clean driving record, this is your chance to get paid between $19.00 to $25.00 per hour, depending on experience, while you train and then transition into a full-time CDL driving role .
No CDL? No problem. We’ll pay you to get it!
? Here’s How It Works
+ ? $19.00 per hour during your training phase
+ ? Complete a weeklong classroom course , behind-the-wheel training , and road test
+ ? Earn your Class B CDL with air brakes endorsement
+ ? Step into a full-time Local Driver role at $25.00 per hour
? Training Timeline
You can complete the full process and start your driving career in as little as 3 weeks ! Most individuals can get it within a few months! You will start as a laborer cleaning and building cans. Then you start driving our delivery truck. Once you get your CDL, you will then be next up on the list to get a route and be trained to drive a truck with your CDL.
Do you already have your CDL? If so, you will start at $25.00 and we will train you the right way on how to safely drive a garbage truck and you will be able to run a route all by yourself after training.
Training usually consists of driving our delivery truck to deliver/remove residential carts to homes. Using Smith System keys while you safely drive the delivery truck. Then you progress into using your CDL to drive a garbage truck and be assigned a route.
? As a You're a CDL Driver, You’ll:
+ Operate a garbage truck safely on local routes
+ Collect solid waste and recyclables from residential and commercial customers
+ Follow route sheets and work independently
+ Perform daily vehicle inspections and basic maintenance
+ Provide friendly, professional service to customers
? What You’ll Need
+ ✅ A valid Class D license and ability to obtain a CDL permit within 90 days of start date, or,
+ ✅ A valid Class B or Class A CDL with Air Brake endorsement.
+ ? A clean driving record
+ ? Physically able to lift 50+ lbs and work in all weather conditions
+ ? Strong communication + basic reading/writing skills (English required)
+ ? High school diploma or GED preferred
+ ? 1+ year of general work experience (related experience is a plus)
? Why Work for Alaska Waste?
We're part of the Waste Connections family — one of the most respected, stable companies in the State of Alaska.
+ ? Local routes — home every night
+ ? Job security in an essential service
+ ? Career advancement opportunities
+ ? Team-first, safety-focused environment
+ ? Ongoing support to help you grow
? Your Benefits Package Includes:
+ ? Medical, dental, and vision insurance
+ ? Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
+ ? Short- & long-term disability
+ ? Life insurance
+ ? 401(k) with company match
+ ? Paid holidays and vacation
+ ? Unlimited opportunities to “Connect with Your Future”
? How to Apply
? Visit www.wasteconnections.com
? Search for CDL Driver in Training in Anchorage, AK
? Complete your application today!
Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.
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