CDL Route Driver

Waste Connections of Canada Inc.

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3460-Dick's Sanitation Until 10/6/2026 2+ years exp First posted August 7, 2026 Last posted August 7, 2026
Job description
Dick's Sanitation, a Waste Connections company, is looking for a safety conscience CDL Driver to join our GROWING team in Lakeville, MN.

Jump Start Your Earnings – Spring Hiring. Local CDL B, $27-28/hour DOE

New Direction Needed? Earn your CDL B License with us.

Stay Local – Earn More! Earn 80K+ in full year 1

Why you need to join us!

  • CULTURE:   It’s a Great place to work! We work in an environment where empowered, self-directed All-stars know what they do is important.

  • INTEGRITY: Our definition is “saying what you will do and then doing it!” We keep our promises to our customers and our employees.

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 B CDL with air brakes endorsement as a minimum. 
•Ability to read, write, comprehend and communicate in English.
•2 years of experience preferred.
•Basic knowledge of truck components in order to complete pre- and post-trip inspections. 

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".

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 on routes, perform safety checks, load/unload waste, interact with customers.

Job title

CDL Route Driver

Experience level

2+ years

Minimum experience

2+ years exp

Industry

waste management

Location requirements

On-site in Lakeville, MN, with some remote possibilities.

Salary

$54k–$56k

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

Class B CDLair brakes endorsementEnglish comprehensionvehicle inspection

Preferred skills

waste experiencetruck components knowledge

Specializations

truck operationroute managementsafety compliancephysical labor
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Lakeville, MN, USA

On-site City