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Frontload CDL Driver

Waste Connections
$25.00/hr-$25.00/hr
medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, paid time off, 401(k)
United States, Tennessee, Cleveland
Oct 08, 2026

Pay: $25+ per hour (DOE)
Schedule: Start Time 3:00 AM
Location: Cleveland, TN - Local Routes - Home Daily
CDL Required: Class A or Class B CDL


Join Waste Connections as a Frontload CDL Driver

Waste Connections is one of North America's leading waste management, recycling, and environmental services companies. We provide essential residential and commercial waste collection services while maintaining a people-first culture where employees are respected, supported, and given opportunities to grow.

If you're an experienced CDL Driver, Garbage Truck Driver, Route Driver, or Commercial Driver looking for a stable career with excellent benefits and advancement opportunities, we want to hear from you.


Why Drivers Choose Waste Connections
  • Local routes with daily home time
  • Consistent, year-round work
  • Industry-leading safety culture
  • Career growth and promotion opportunities
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Employee-focused workplace and team environment
  • Essential industry offering long-term job stability

CDL Swing Driver Responsibilities

As a CDL

Driver, you'll provide route coverage across multiple operations while safely operating waste collection vehicles and supporting route efficiency.


Daily Duties Include:
  • Safely operate front-load, rear-load, side-load, and other waste collection vehicles
  • Complete residential and commercial garbage collection routes
  • Collect trash, recycling, and solid waste materials
  • Follow designated routes, route sheets, and dispatch instructions
  • Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections
  • Identify and report maintenance or safety concerns
  • Maintain compliance with DOT and company safety regulations
  • Deliver excellent customer service to residential and commercial customers
  • Assist with additional operational duties as needed

To qualify for this CDL Driver position, candidates must have:

Minimum Qualifications
  • Valid Class A CDL or Class B CDL
  • Minimum 2 years of commercial driving experience
  • Clean driving record
  • Ability to safely operate commercial vehicles in varying weather conditions
  • Strong commitment to safety and customer service
  • Ability to work independently and efficiently
Preferred Experience
  • Front Load Driver experience
  • Rear Load Driver experience
  • Roll-Off Driver experience
  • Waste industry experience
  • Route delivery experience
  • Refuse collection experience

Compensation & Benefits

At Waste Connections, we invest in our employees and their families through a competitive total rewards package.

Benefits Include:
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Company-Paid Life Insurance
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Long-Term Disability
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Emergency Travel Assistance
  • Prepaid Legal Plan
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • Employee Relief Fund
  • Scholarship Opportunities for Employees' Children
  • Paid Training
  • Paid Time Off
  • Holiday Pay

Apply Today

Start your career with a company that values safety, teamwork, and employee success. Join Waste Connections as a Frontload CDL Driver, Garbage Truck Driver, Waste Collection Driver, or Local CDL Route Driver and become part of an essential team serving your community every day.

Apply today and build a long-term career with 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.

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