Driver In Training
About this role
Want to start a career as a commercial driver but don’t have your CDL yet? Waste Connections is offering a rare opportunity to earn your CDL with company-paid training for motivated individuals ready to work and grow.
We pay for your CDL training, give you hands-on experience with certified driver trainers, and jump start a long-term career at Waste Connections. After earning your CDL, you’ll join our Monroe, LA team as a CDL Driver.
What You'll Do
Learn driving rules, safety, and how to operate garbage trucks through hands-on and classroom training
Ride along with experienced drivers and see what the job is all about
Assist with pre-trip inspections, vehicle upkeep, loading/unloading
Practice key skills like backing up, turning, and safe driving techniques
Work through training modules and prep for the CDL test
Keep track of your training progress
Follow company policies and safety rules
Communicate with trainers and your team
What You Need to Get Started
CDL permit required
Clean driving record
Ability to pass DOT physical exam and drug/alcohol screenings.
Able to lift and move heavy items as needed
Flexible schedule – including weekends/holidays when needed
Team player who listens and follows instructions
Must be 21 years old or older
Must earn your CDL within 90 days of hire
Why Join Us?
Company-paid CDL training – we invest in your career
Solid starting pay: $21/hr.
Year-round, stable work
401(k) up to 5% company match
Medical, dental, vision coverage
Annual boot stipend
Long-term opportunities and room to grow
Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status
Company at a glance
Pick your destination. We’ll help you get there. That’s how we’ve been growing our local teams and our national recognition for more than 20 years. Our culture is rooted in the idea that our leaders are here to serve our employees. That means wherever you’re headed on your journey – to a new role, to a better lifestyle, or simply to those moments on the job that stick with you – rest assured, we’ll be traveling along with you.
We are Waste Connections, an integrated services company that provides solid waste collection, transfer, disposal and recycling services to local residents and businesses throughout the U.S. and Canada. We’re proud to be a different kind of company with a different kind of culture. One where self-directed, empowered employees have our trust and full support to realize their potential as they strive to make a bigger and better impact on their communities and careers every day.
Top Benefits
- Company-paid CDL training
- 401(k) with company match
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Annual boot stipend
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