- Salary
- $19 – $25
- Location
- 2411-Alaska Waste Anchorage, United States of America
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Human Resources
- Education
- High School
- Source
- Workday
Description
Now Hiring a CDL Driver in Training in Anchorage, AK!
No Experience Needed!
💼 Don’t have your CDL? Get Paid to Earn Your CDL – For Free!!
Dreaming of a CDL career but can’t afford training? We’ve got you covered.
Alaska Waste, a Waste Connections company, is now hiring a CDL Driver Trainee or an Entry Level CDL Driver in Anchorage, AK.
If you're a hard worker with a great attitude and a clean driving record, this is your chance to get paid between $19.00 to $25.00 per hour, depending on experience, while you train and then transition into a full-time CDL driving role.
No CDL? No problem. We’ll pay you to get it!
🎓 Here’s How It Works
- 💵 $19.00 per hour during your training phase
- 🏫 Complete a weeklong classroom course, behind-the-wheel training, and road test
- 🪪 Earn your Class B CDL with air brakes endorsement
- 🚚 Step into a full-time Local Driver role at $25.00 per hour
🗓 Training Timeline
You can complete the full process and start your driving career in as little as 3 weeks! Most individuals can get it within a few months!
Do you already have your CDL? If so, you will start at $25.00 and we will train you the right way on how to safely drive a garbage truck and you will be able to run a route all by yourself after training.
🚛 Once You're a CDL Driver, You’ll:
- Operate a garbage truck safely on local routes
- Collect solid waste and recyclables from residential and commercial customers
- Follow route sheets and work independently
- Perform daily vehicle inspections and basic maintenance
- Provide friendly, professional service to customers
🛠 What You’ll Need
- ✅ A valid Class D license and ability to obtain a CDL permit within 90 days of start date, or,
- ✅ A valid Class B or Class A CDL with Air Brake endorsement.
- 🧾 A clean driving record
- 💪 Physically able to lift 50+ lbs and work in all weather conditions
- 🗣 Strong communication + basic reading/writing skills (English required)
- 🎓 High school diploma or GED preferred
- 💼 1+ year of general work experience (related experience is a plus)
🌟 Why Work for Alaska Waste?
We're part of the Waste Connections family — one of the most respected, stable companies in the State of Alaska.
- 🏠 Local routes — home every night
- 💪 Job security in an essential service
- 🚀 Career advancement opportunities
- 👥 Team-first, safety-focused environment
- 🛠 Ongoing support to help you grow
💼 Your Benefits Package Includes:
- 🏥 Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 💳 Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- 🛡 Short- & long-term disability
- 🧾 Life insurance
- 💰 401(k) with company match
- 🎉 Paid holidays and vacation
- 🔄 Unlimited opportunities to “Connect with Your Future”
📍 How to Apply
👉 Visit www.wasteconnections.com
🔍 Search for CDL Driver in Training in Anchorage, AK
📝 Complete your application today!
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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