CDL Garbage Truck Driver

Position Summary

· A CDL Garbage Truck Driver safely operates heavy-duty refuse collection vehicles (front-load, rear-load, side-load/automated, or roll-off) to collect solid waste, recyclables, yard waste, and related materials from residential, commercial, and industrial locations along assigned routes. The driver transports collected materials to disposal, transfer, recycling, or landfill facilities while complying with all safety, environmental, DOT, OSHA, FMCSA, and company regulations. The role requires a valid Commercial Driver’s License, strong vehicle control in tight urban or residential settings, and the ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

· Safely operate a garbage/refuse truck along designated routes, following maps, route sheets, or GPS/dispatch instructions.

· Perform thorough pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections (including tires, fluids, lights, brakes, hydraulic systems, and safety equipment); complete and submit DVIRs; report defects promptly.

· Operate hydraulic controls, compactors, lifting arms, forks, tippers, or other mechanisms to empty bins, carts, dumpsters, or containers into the truck.

· Transport full loads to designated disposal, transfer, recycling, or landfill sites and unload properly.

· Maintain cleanliness of the truck and clean up any spilled material around collection points or the vehicle.

· Interact courteously with customers, the public, dispatchers, and supervisors; address questions or issues and report problems.

· Adhere to all traffic laws, company safety policies, Life Critical Rules, and federal/state regulations; use required personal protective equipment (PPE).

· Complete required documentation (weight tickets, incident reports, etc.).

· Perform minor maintenance or servicing of trucks (e.g., fueling, checking fluids) and assist with other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

· Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) — Class B

· Clean driving record meeting company and DOT standards.

· Ability to pass pre-employment DOT physical, drug/alcohol screening, background check, and motor vehicle record review; subject to ongoing random testing.

· Physical ability to repeatedly enter/exit the cab, operate controls, lift/carry containers or materials (often 50-100 lbs), bend, climb, push/pull, and work outdoors in all weather.

· Ability to read, write, and speak English sufficiently to understand traffic signs, complete records, and communicate with the public and team.

· Prior commercial driving experience preferred (refuse/sanitation experience a plus).

Preferred Qualifications / Skills

· Experience operating front-load, rear-load, side-load, or roll-off refuse trucks.

· Knowledge of DOT, OSHA, FMCSA, and local solid-waste regulations.

· Strong safety mindset, hand-eye coordination, spatial awareness, and customer-service orientation.

· Ability to work independently or as part of a crew and manage time effectively on fixed routes.

Working Conditions

· Outdoor work in all weather (heat, cold, rain, snow).

· Exposure to noise, dust, odors, moving mechanical parts, and traffic.

· Physical demands include prolonged sitting/standing, frequent climbing in/out of the vehicle, and occasional heavy lifting.

· Safety-sensitive position; strict adherence to drug/alcohol policies required.

Please call, email, or stop by for an application!

Harter's Disposal 715-446-5400

Shop is located at 169901 Ringle Ave. Ringle, WI 54471

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person