Experienced CDL Driver-Bronx NY
Company
Waste Connections
Location
Bronx, NY
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
1 day ago
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🚛 Driver – Waste Connections
đź“Ť Location: Bronx, NY
💵 Pay: $30.20–$33.55 per hour (based on relevant experience)
đź•“ Work schedule includes nights and weekends
Job Description
Waste Connections is looking for a safety‑conscious Driver to join our Bronx team.
This role operates garbage truck routes throughout the borough, ensuring the safe collection, transportation, and disposal of solid waste while delivering reliable service to the community.
Why Choose Us?
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.
Responsibilities
•Safely operate a garbage truck on specified routes to collect solid waste
•Perform regular heavy lifting and climb in and out of the truck throughout the shift
•Read route sheets and service each customer identified or assigned by the dispatcher
•Conduct routine post‑ and pre‑route inspections such as checking fluids, safety equipment, and tires
•Interact professionally and courteously with customers when needed
•Perform other miscellaneous job‑related duties as assigned
What We Need From You
•Valid Class A or B CDL
•Clean driving record
•One year of local route driving experience
What You’ll Get From Us
•Competitive compensation
•401(K) with company match
•Healthcare: Medical, Dental, Vision
•Employee perks: Mental Health Program, Emergency Travel Assistance, Prepaid Legal Plan, Scholarship Opportunities for kids, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Relief Fund
•insurance: Life, Short‑Term Disability, Long‑Term Disability
Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.
đź“Ť Location: Bronx, NY
💵 Pay: $30.20–$33.55 per hour (based on relevant experience)
đź•“ Work schedule includes nights and weekends
Job Description
Waste Connections is looking for a safety‑conscious Driver to join our Bronx team.
This role operates garbage truck routes throughout the borough, ensuring the safe collection, transportation, and disposal of solid waste while delivering reliable service to the community.
Why Choose Us?
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.
Responsibilities
•Safely operate a garbage truck on specified routes to collect solid waste
•Perform regular heavy lifting and climb in and out of the truck throughout the shift
•Read route sheets and service each customer identified or assigned by the dispatcher
•Conduct routine post‑ and pre‑route inspections such as checking fluids, safety equipment, and tires
•Interact professionally and courteously with customers when needed
•Perform other miscellaneous job‑related duties as assigned
What We Need From You
•Valid Class A or B CDL
•Clean driving record
•One year of local route driving experience
What You’ll Get From Us
•Competitive compensation
•401(K) with company match
•Healthcare: Medical, Dental, Vision
•Employee perks: Mental Health Program, Emergency Travel Assistance, Prepaid Legal Plan, Scholarship Opportunities for kids, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Relief Fund
•insurance: Life, Short‑Term Disability, Long‑Term Disability
Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Driver Jobs
What is the minimum hourly wage for commercial driver jobs in the United States as of January 2026?
As per the U.S. Department of Labor, the federal minimum wage for drivers is $7.25 per hour as of January 2026, with overtime required at 1.5 times the rate after 40 hours per week. Many states mandate at least $16.50 per hour for CDL holders operating interstate routes.
What work visa is required for non-U.S. citizens applying to driver jobs in 2026?
As per U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, H-2B visas for non-agricultural drivers are capped at 66,000 for fiscal year 2026 with applications due by March 2026. Applicants must hold a valid foreign driver's license and pass a medical exam before petition approval.
What experience and license are needed to qualify for truck driver positions in the United States?
As per the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, applicants must be at least 21 years old, hold a valid Class A CDL, and have completed 120 hours of training including 40 hours behind the wheel by 2026. No formal education beyond high school is required.
What documents are required when applying for driver jobs through official U.S. channels in 2026?
As per the U.S. Department of Labor, applicants must submit a valid CDL, Social Security card, proof of citizenship or work authorization, and a completed DOT medical certificate dated within the last 24 months. Background checks via FMCSA are mandatory before hiring.
