Non-Union CDL Driver (Frederickson, WA)

Pierce County Refuse / LeMay, a Division of Waste Connections, is hiring a CDL Driver to operate a Class B garbage truck in Frederickson, WA.

This is a physically demanding driving position that requires operating heavy equipment, servicing residential and commercial routes, and working outdoors in all weather conditions. Drivers play a critical role in keeping our communities clean while maintaining a strong commitment to safety, customer service, and efficiency.

Previous experience in the waste industry, sanitation, refuse collection, recycling, roll-off, front load, rear load, side load, construction hauling, or commercial driving is preferred.
 

Schedule and Pay

• Typical schedule is Monday through Friday starting between 4:00 AM and 6:00 AM, with occasional Saturdays as needed.
• Average workweek is approximately 45-55 hours.
• Pay starts at $35.50 per hour with regular wage increases.
• Year-round, full-time employment with overtime opportunities.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Safely operate a Class B garbage truck on assigned residential and commercial collection routes.
• Read route sheets, follow turn-by-turn routing, and service all customers assigned by dispatch.
• Perform physically demanding work, including getting in and out of the truck hundreds of times per day.
• Operate hydraulic controls and automated collection systems to lift, dump, and empty refuse containers safely.
• Complete thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections and accurately document vehicle conditions.
• Monitor vehicle performance and report mechanical issues, safety concerns, accidents, or property damage immediately.
• Navigate tight residential streets, alleys, construction zones, and high-traffic areas while operating safely and efficiently.
• Maintain compliance with DOT regulations, company policies, and safety standards.
• Provide professional and courteous customer service when interacting with residents, businesses, and municipal customers.
• Work independently to complete routes on schedule while adapting to changing traffic, weather, and operational conditions.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Requires continuous physical activity throughout the workday, including climbing, lifting, pushing, pulling, bending, twisting, reaching, and walking on uneven surfaces.
• Regularly lift, push, pull, and move materials weighing 50 pounds or more.
• Enter and exit the truck cab repeatedly throughout the route.
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions, including rain, wind, heat, cold, and varying temperatures common in the Pacific Northwest.
• Frequent exposure to noise, dust, odors, vibration, moving mechanical parts, and municipal solid waste.
• Must work safely in residential neighborhoods, commercial districts, transfer stations, disposal facilities, and other active operational environments.

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid Class B CDL with Air Brake Endorsement required.
• At least one year of experience operating commercial vehicles.
• Waste industry, sanitation, garbage truck, recycling, dump truck, construction hauling, or route-driving experience preferred.
• Ability to read, write, communicate, and comprehend English.
• Ability to meet DOT requirements and maintain an acceptable driving record.
• Knowledge of vehicle systems sufficient to perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
• Ability to work overtime and occasional Saturdays as business needs require.
• Strong commitment to safety, dependability, and customer service.
• SAFETY SENSITIVE - YES

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".

A link to our benefits overview can be found here: https://careers.wasteconnections.com/why-waste-connections

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