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About this Driver In Training role at Waste Connections

Waste Connections · Onsite · 6131-Monroe Hauling LA

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

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How this Driver salary compares

This role pays $43,680/yrin line with the typical range for Driver roles.

$36,400 median $49,920 $67,114

Typical range $41,743–$58,760/yr, from 6,171 comparable Driver listings on JobsRadar (pay annualized to USD). See Driver salary insights →

About Waste Connections

Waste Connections is an integrated solid waste services company that provides solid waste collection, transfer, disposal and recycling services in mostly exclusive and secondary markets. Our goal is to create an environment where self-directed, empowered employees strive to consistently fulfill our constituent commitments and seek to create positive impacts through interactions with customers, communities, and fellow employees. OUR PEOPLE MEAN EVERYTHING TO US Waste Connections is always working to protect the health of the communities we serve, and we are grateful for the hard work and dedication that you bring to your job every day. Working here means you are a safety-minded individual who

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