Local CDL Route Driver

at Waste Connections

Record last updated: 7/8/2026 1:53:21 PM

Current Days Open
9
Reqs Seen
7
Current Min Salary
$25.00 (Hourly)
Current Max Salary
$25.00 (Hourly)
Historical Days Open
190.8
First Seen
6/14/2025
Lowest Min Salary Seen
$25.00 (Hourly)
7/8/2026
Highest Max Salary Seen
$25.00 (Hourly)
7/8/2026

Full Job Description

Join Our Team as a Local CDL Garbage Truck Driver in Meridian, ID! . Hardin Sanitation, a Waste Connections company, is looking for a safety-conscious Local CDL Garbage Truck Driver to join our team in Meridian, ID! . Schedule: Monday Friday, 6:00am - Ending when the route is complete (generally 8-11 hour days) Occasional Saturdays Year-Round Work! No Seasonal Layoffs. Home Every Night. . Competitive Compensation: Starting Pay: $25.00/hr DOE Annual Safety Bonus $$ Yearly Boot Allowance $$ Generous Paid Time Off Full benefits package: Medical, dental, vision insurance Life insurance, long & short-term disability 401(k) with company match Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) . As a driver you will be operating an Automated truck collecting solid waste and transporting it to appropriate disposal sites. This Position requires you to work independently, in addition Drivers are expected to deliver excellence in customer service at all times. You will be cross trained in Automated Side Load Garbage Trucks, Front Load Garbage Trucks, and Roll Off Trucks. . Position Responsibilities: Safely operate an automated garbage truck on specified routes to collect solid waste Read route sheets and service each customer identified or assigned by the dispatcher Perform routine inspection and maintenance on vehicles (checking fluids, safety equipment, tires) Perform physically demanding tasks, including loading/unloading and moving waste bins Operate hydraulic hand controls to lift/load refuse, operate compactor, and dispose of collected material Clean up accidental waste spills Complete daily reports on pre and post trip inspections of equipment Fuel and maintain the physical appearance of the vehicle Monitor and assess service requirements for carts/containers Follow all safety policies and procedures Courteous interaction with customers and perform other miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned . Working Conditions and Physical Effort: Extensive physical activity, including heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling objects over 50 pounds Ability to mount and dismount the truck multiple times daily Exposure to physical risks such as moving mechanical parts, outside weather, wet/humid conditions, fumes, and vibration Moderate noise level . Job Requirements: Valid Class A or B CDL license with Air Brake Endorsement Pass Criminal Background Check, Drug panel Screening, and Motor Vehicle Report Perform routine inspection and maintenance on vehicles Minimum 1 year of experience related to the specified duties and responsibilities Working knowledge of D.O.T. laws Ability to work a physically demanding job Ability to read, write, and comprehend reports to complete daily assignments in English . CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Candidates for employment must meet position requirements and successfully pass post offer employment examinations including: Background Check MVR Check Drug screen . ****If applying through Indeed or other third party site: To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application directly through our website at: www.wasteconnections.com . Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status. #ACDriver Waste Connections is an integrated solid waste services company that provides solid waste collection, transfer, disposal and recycling services in mostly exclusive and secondary markets. Our goal is to create an environment where self-directed, empowered employees strive to consistently fulfill our constituent commitments and seek to create positive impacts through interactions with customers, communities, and fellow employees. OUR PEOPLE MEAN EVERYTHING TO US Waste Connections is always working to protect the health of the communities we serve, and we are grateful for the hard work and dedication that you bring to your job every day. Working here means you are a safety-minded individual who is making important contributions on a daily basis that will make a positive impact on those around you. We appreciate that you are a person of integrity who takes pride in the work you do. Our Opportunities BUILD TALENT FROM WITHIN People who want to gain valuable professional experience will find that Waste Connections is a fantastic place to work. Youll enjoy the opportunity for beneficial training and professional development opportunities that can help enhance your skills and lead the way to a more promising future. LETS REALIZE YOUR GOALS TOGETHER Bring your passion to succeed and youll quickly discover that great opportunities are all around you. At Waste Connections, youll thrive if you are friendly, dedicated, and prefer a work hard/play hard culture that is focused on maintaining our reputation as the premier waste services company in the markets we serve. Bring your passion to succeed and youll quickly discover that great opportunities and people are all around you. We operate a highly decentralized structure, so we look for energetic individuals who can demonstrate individual initiative and creativity and prefer a work hard/play hard team environment and culture. At Waste Connections, diversity and inclusion are essential to our success. We hire and empower great, capable people from a wide variety of backgrounds and lead with our values. For more than 20 years, we have maintained a culture of safety, integrity and service to build a great place to work. Our culture is built on taking care of each other and the communities we serve.

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