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Front Load Driver

Location
5176-Palestine
Work mode
On-site
Employment type
Full-time

About the job

Waste Connections has an immediate opening for a Front Load Garbage Truck Driver at our site in Palestine, TX. This position is Monday-Friday 4 am start time working an 11 hour day. In this position you will be servicing our commercial customers in a Front Load Garbage Truck.

Pay: $22.00- $28.00 Depending on experience.

Why you need to join us!

  • CULTURE: It’s a Great place to work! We work in an environment where empowered, self-directed All-stars know what they do is important.

• INTEGRITY: Our definition is “saying what you will do and then doing it!” We keep our promises to our customers and our employees.

  • INTEGRITY: Our definition is “saying what you will do and then doing it!” We keep our promises to our customers and our employees.

• Yearly Safety Bonuses

  • Yearly Safety Bonuses
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits.
  • 401K Match Program
  • Uniforms/Safety Gear
  • Boot allowances
  • Overtime
  • Stable Year Round, Full Time work.

• Ability to read route Tablet/sheets and service each customer identified on the sheet or assigned by the dispatcher.

  • Ability to read route Tablet/sheets and service each customer identified on the sheet or assigned by the dispatcher.
  • Perform Daily Pre-trip and Post-Trip DOT inspections on vehicles. Such as checking fluids, safety equipment, lights and tire pressure.
  • Ability to perform a physically demanding job, loading and unloading , at times with no helpers.
  • Courteous interaction with our customers and perform other miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
  • A typical schedule for this position is Monday-Friday with an occasional Saturday as needed, with overtime often.

• Extensive physical activity. Requires strenuous physical work; heavy lifting , pushing, or pulling required of objects over 50 pounds.

  • Extensive physical activity. Requires strenuous physical work; heavy lifting , pushing, or pulling required of objects over 50 pounds.
  • Work environment involves some exposure to physical risks such as moving mechanical parts. Which require following basic safety precautions.
  • The employee is exposed to outside weather, including frequent wet and/or humid conditions, as well as exposure to fumes and vibration. Noise level is usually moderate.
  • Valid Class A or B CDL license with air brake endorsement Required.
  • Clean Driving Record.
  • Working knowledge of D.O.T. laws
  • Ability to work 50-55 hours a week
  • Schedule flexibility to work M-F with (occasional Saturdays but No Sundays!)
  • Willingness to submit to and pass background check and pre-employment drug screening test
  • Ability to read, write and comprehend reports to complete daily assignments
  • Physical demands include:
  • Ability to function in a wide variety of environments to withstand exposure to all kinds of weather while completing work assignments (i.e., rain, heat, sun, cold)
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and move and maneuver up to 100 pounds
  • Ability to mount and dismount the truck multiple times every day while on route

To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application at www.wasteconnections.com . Application information and additional instructions can be found once you select your position of interest.

We offer excellent benefits including: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term & short term disability, life insurance, 401K retirement and unlimited opportunities to "Connect with Your Future".

On top of competitive pay we offer family benefits, 401k, vacation, and year round OT.

Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.

From Waste Connections US, Inc's careers page (Workday), checked 30 Oct 2026.

How to apply

  1. Select Apply on wasteconnections.com. It opens Waste Connections US, Inc's own application form in a new tab, run on Workday.
  2. Fill in the form and upload your résumé there. Jobiwork never sees your application.
  3. Waste Connections US, Inc will reply to you directly. No real employer asks you for money to apply.

Posted 26 Oct 2026 · checked 30 Oct 2026 · Report this job

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