Side Load Garbage Truck Driver
Bowie, Texas
- Logistics, Transport & Distribution
- Full-time
- CDL truck driver
- side load garbage truck
- waste collection driver
The Side Load Garbage Truck Driver operates CDL-class trucks to deliver and service dumpster containers while adhering to strict safety protocols and providing excellent customer service. The role involves physically demanding work in various weather conditions, including operating hydraulic controls and performing pre- and post-trip inspections. Benefits include competitive pay, safety bonuses, comprehensive health plans, and 401(k) matching for consistent, year-round employment.
Waste Connections is looking for individuals who have a passion for driving, career growth and share our #1 value: SAFETY! We are looking for CDL Route Drivers to join the team at our location in Bowie, TX.
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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 You’ll 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 CDL Truck delivering dumpster containers to customers, while providing the best service in the industry. This includes duties such:
- Safely driving a Commercial CDL Truck into a variety of environments (Residential, Construction, Commercial, etc.).
- Determine the best, convenient drop off location for dumpster, to avoid property damage.
- Cautiously operate hydraulic hand controls to lift/load Dumpster on/off truck.
- Secure the Dumpster Load, cover appropriately and account for weight shift before departing.
- Ability to read route sheets and service each customer identified on the sheet or assigned by the dispatcher.
- Perform daily pre and post trip inspections.
- Interact courteously with your customers.
- Other miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
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.
At the end of the day, we go home knowing we leave a smiling customer!
✅ Requirements:
- Must be at least 21 years of age with a satisfactory driving record.
- Class A or B CDL
- Ability to work Monday – any day of the week starting as early as midnight.
- Physically comfortable with demands of the job
💰 What We Offer:
- Safety bonuses + boot stipend
- $20 - $21 + Overtime
- Full benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K match, Life Insurance)
- Consistent, year-round work
"Connect with Your Future".
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Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.




