Hamden Garbage Truck Driver($24-$31/hr) | Hiring
Local Job Overview: Hamden
Fast Facts
- Clear growth pathways at our Hamden office.
- Benefits: Eligible team members receive standard benefits.
- Company: Waste Management
- Location: Hamden, CT
- Salary: $24-$31/Hour (approx. $58.2k/Year)
- Role in Hamden: Garbage Truck Driver
- This role centers on your professional skills within the Waste Management And Environmental Services space in Hamden.
- This Hamden-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
- Our Waste Management team in Hamden, CT is growing.
- Benefit from working in Hamden, a key hub for the Waste Management And Environmental Services industry.
Company Overview: Waste Management is North America's leading provider of comprehensive environmental services, dedicated to delivering sustainable waste collection, recycling, and resource recovery solutions with an uncompromising commitment to safety and operational excellence.
Position Summary & Responsibilities: As a Garbage Truck Driver at Waste Management, you operate heavy commercial collection vehicles along assigned residential and commercial service routes. You navigate neighborhood streets safely, operate automated container lifting arms, and service rear-load or side-load collection hoppers. You perform mandatory daily pre-trip and post-trip commercial vehicle safety audits, log route completion metrics into onboard telematics terminals, and report blocked access points to dispatch. This position is 100% physical and strictly requires full on-site driving presence with zero remote work options available.
Qualifications & Benefits: Requires a valid Class A or Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with an air brake endorsement, a clean motor vehicle record, and at least 1 year of commercial driving experience. Candidates must hold a valid DOT medical card and possess the physical stamina for frequent cab entry and exit. Full-time drivers receive top-tier hourly commercial base pay, quarterly safety performance bonuses, complete medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage, a 401(k) plan with company matching, paid vacation, paid holidays, and uniform allowances.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Hamden Garbage Truck Driver | Hiring position pay at Waste Management?
This role offers a pay range of $24 - $31. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, shift, and location within Hamden.
Where is this Hamden Garbage Truck Driver | Hiring job located?
This position is based in Hamden, CT. Waste Management has facilities throughout the region, but this specific opening is in Hamden.
Do I need prior experience to apply for this Hamden Garbage Truck Driver | Hiring job?
No prior experience is required. Waste Management provides all necessary training for new hires. This is an entry-level opportunity open to candidates from all backgrounds.
Do I need my own vehicle for this delivery role?
Waste Management typically provides delivery vehicles and equipment. A valid driver's license is required. Check the specific requirements listed in the job description for this Hamden position.
What benefits does Waste Management offer for this position?
Waste Management provides comprehensive benefits starting Day 1, which may include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and employee assistance programs.
What are the physical requirements for this delivery position?
Delivery roles require the ability to lift, carry, and deliver packages weighing up to 50 lbs. You should be comfortable entering and exiting a vehicle frequently and walking throughout your shift, including stairs.
