Pay: $25+ per hour (DOE)
Schedule: Start Time 3:00 AM
Location: Cleveland, TN - Local Routes - Home Daily
CDL Required: Class A or Class B CDL
Join Waste Connections as a Frontload CDL Driver
Waste Connections is one of North America's leading waste management, recycling, and environmental services companies. We provide essential residential and commercial waste collection services while maintaining a people-first culture where employees are respected, supported, and given opportunities to grow.
If you're an experienced CDL Driver, Garbage Truck Driver, Route Driver, or Commercial Driver looking for a stable career with excellent benefits and advancement opportunities, we want to hear from you.
Why Drivers Choose Waste Connections
- Local routes with daily home time
- Consistent, year-round work
- Industry-leading safety culture
- Career growth and promotion opportunities
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Employee-focused workplace and team environment
- Essential industry offering long-term job stability
CDL Swing Driver Responsibilities
As a CDL
Driver, you'll provide route coverage across multiple operations while safely operating waste collection vehicles and supporting route efficiency.
Daily Duties Include:
- Safely operate front-load, rear-load, side-load, and other waste collection vehicles
- Complete residential and commercial garbage collection routes
- Collect trash, recycling, and solid waste materials
- Follow designated routes, route sheets, and dispatch instructions
- Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections
- Identify and report maintenance or safety concerns
- Maintain compliance with DOT and company safety regulations
- Deliver excellent customer service to residential and commercial customers
- Assist with additional operational duties as needed
To qualify for this CDL Driver position, candidates must have:
Minimum Qualifications
- Valid Class A CDL or Class B CDL
- Minimum 2 years of commercial driving experience
- Clean driving record
- Ability to safely operate commercial vehicles in varying weather conditions
- Strong commitment to safety and customer service
- Ability to work independently and efficiently
Preferred Experience
- Front Load Driver experience
- Rear Load Driver experience
- Roll-Off Driver experience
- Waste industry experience
- Route delivery experience
- Refuse collection experience
Compensation & Benefits
At Waste Connections, we invest in our employees and their families through a competitive total rewards package.
Benefits Include:
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Company-Paid Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Emergency Travel Assistance
- Prepaid Legal Plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- Employee Relief Fund
- Scholarship Opportunities for Employees' Children
- Paid Training
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Pay
Apply Today
Start your career with a company that values safety, teamwork, and employee success. Join Waste Connections as a Frontload CDL Driver, Garbage Truck Driver, Waste Collection Driver, or Local CDL Route Driver and become part of an essential team serving your community every day.
Apply today and build a long-term career with Waste Connections.
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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