CDL Driver

Waste Connections of Canada Inc.

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4020-Green Team Until 9/30/2026 3+ years exp First posted August 1, 2026 Last posted August 1, 2026
Job description
Green Team of San Jose, a Waste Connections company, is looking for a safety conscious CDL Driver to join our team in San Jose, CA!

This is a union position with union benefits. The starting wage is $45.60/hour. The pay scale for this job is $45.60 - 57.00/hour

The typical schedule is Monday-Friday starting as early as 3:00am or 5:30am. Occasional Saturday as needed, 45 hour work week.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Ability to safely operate a garbage truck on specified routes to collect solid waste. Waste experience preferred, but not required.

  • Ability to read route sheets and service each customer identified on the sheet or assigned by the dispatcher.

  • Perform routine inspection and maintenance on vehicles such as checking fluids, safety equipment, and tires.

  • Ability to perform a physically demanding job, loading and unloading, at times with no helpers.

  • Operate hydraulic hand controls to lift/load refuse and dispose of trash at designated facilities.

  • Courteous interaction with our customers and perform other miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT:

  • Extensive physical activity. Requires strenuous physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects over 50 pounds.

  • Work environment involves some exposure to physical risks such as moving mechanical parts. Which require following basic safety precautions.

  • The employee is exposed to outside weather, including frequent wet and/or humid conditions, as well as exposure to fumes and vibration. Noise level is usually moderate.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

  • Valid Class A or B CDL with air brakes endorsement.

  • Ability to read, write, comprehend and communicate in English. High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

  • Minimum 3 years of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

  • Basic knowledge of truck components in order to complete pre- and post-trip inspections.

To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application at www.wasteconnections.com. Application information and additional instructions can be found once you select your position of interest.

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

About this role

Summary

Operate garbage trucks, perform vehicle inspections, and load/unload waste safely.

Job title

CDL Driver

Experience level

3+ years

Minimum experience

3+ years exp

Industry

waste management

Location requirements

On-site in San Jose, CA, no remote work allowed.

Salary

$45k–$57k

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

CDL Class A or Bair brakes endorsementEnglish communication

Preferred skills

waste experience

Specializations

truck drivingwaste collection
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

San Jose, CA, USA

On-site City