Waste Connections

Local Garbage Truck Driver

5113-Rio Grande Valley Full time

Waste Connections of Rio Grande Valley is looking for a safety conscience CDL Route Driver to join the team in Edinburg, TX!


The ideal driver will have a self-motivated, go getting attitude, that is looking to excel and grow with our GROWING company!

Why work for Waste Connections?

  • ~Competitive Compensations~
  • ~Safety Bonuses – Get rewarded for your safe habits~
  • ~Yearly Boot Stipend – Get your boots covered~
  • ~Benefits Plans – Keep yourself healthy~
  • ~Matching 401(K) – Connect to your future~

What we do: We provide trash and disposal services to the local community. You, a vital piece of the team, would be responsible for safely operating a Residential Garbage Truck. The hours are Mon-Friday with a start time of 5am working a ten hours shift.

What we work with: Trash is heavy! Sometimes we have machines aid our efforts. Other times we do not. And this is a service provided year round – Rain, snow or shine. Hot or cold. Be prepared to work in all environments, around heavy diesel equipment. Not to mention dirty ones. Plan for the following labor:

  • Extensive physical activity. Requires strenuous physical work with consistent walking; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects over 75 pounds. Exiting/exiting high set truck. Walking. Moderate noise level.
  • Work environment involves some exposure to physical risks such as moving mechanical parts. Which require following basic safety precautions.
  • Exposure to outside weather, including frequent wet and/or humid conditions, as well as exposure to fumes and vibration.  

Minimum Job Requirements

  • Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions
  • Class A or B CDL
  • Ability to work anytime of the week starting at around 5:30 am.  Approx. 48-55 hours a week, with overtime.
  • Physically comfortable with demands of the job

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".

Waste Connections is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer (Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran)