Driver in Training

Waste Connections | Acworth, Waste Connections is seeking a motivated Driver in Training to join our growing team in Acworth, Georgia. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to build a long-term career in the transportation and waste management industry. As a Driver Helper, you'll work alongside an experienced CDL Driver, learn the business from the ground up, and have the opportunity to obtain your Class A or Class B CDL for future advancement. If you're safety-focused, dependable, and looking for career growth with a stable company, we'd love to hear from you! Pay & Schedule Starting Pay: $23.00 per hour Schedule: Monday through Friday Average 9-11 hour shifts Occasional Saturday work as needed Why Join Waste Connections? Competitive Benefits Package Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Health Savings Account (HSA) Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage Company-Paid Life Insurance Generous 401(k) with Company Match Paid Training and Career Development Opportunities Additional Perks Safety Bonus Program Annual Boot Allowance Company-Provided Uniforms Stable, Year-Round Employment Opportunities for CDL Sponsorship and Driver Advancement Key Responsibilities Collect residential and commercial solid waste along designated routes. Safely load waste and recyclables into collection vehicles. Assist the Driver with route navigation and customer service. Direct and guide the Driver during backing and other tight-space maneuvers. Perform traffic control and maintain a safe work environment. Operate truck equipment used to compact and secure waste materials. Conduct pre-route equipment inspections and identify safety concerns. Follow all company safety policies, DOT regulations, and operational procedures. Qualifications Valid Driver's License required. Desire to obtain a Class A or Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL). Ability to lift and move 50+ pounds repeatedly throughout the workday. Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions. Strong work ethic and reliability. Excellent communication and teamwork skills. Waste industry, construction, landscaping, delivery, warehouse, or labor experience is a plus, but not required. Career Growth Opportunity This position is designed for individuals interested in developing into a CDL Driver role. Waste Connections invests in employee growth and provides opportunities for advancement into higher-paying driving and leadership positions. Apply Today Join one of the nation's leading waste and recycling companies and build a rewarding career with opportunities for growth, training, and long-term success. Waste Connections is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. 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 is making important contributions on a daily basis that will make a positive impact on those around you. We appreciate that you are a person of integrity who takes pride in the work you do. Our Opportunities BUILD TALENT FROM WITHIN People who want to gain valuable professional experience will find that Waste Connections is a fantastic place to work. You’ll enjoy the opportunity for beneficial training and professional development opportunities that can help enhance your skills and lead the way to a more promising future. LET’S REALIZE YOUR GOALS TOGETHER Bring your passion to succeed and you’ll quickly discover that great opportunities are all around you. At Waste Connections, you’ll thrive if you are friendly, dedicated, and prefer a work hard/play hard culture that is focused on maintaining our reputation as the premier waste services company in the markets we serve. Bring your passion to succeed and you’ll quickly discover that great opportunities and people are all around you. We operate a highly decentralized structure, so we look for energetic individuals who can demonstrate individual initiative and creativity and prefer a work hard/play hard team environment and culture. At Waste Connections, diversity and inclusion are essential to our success. We hire and empower great, capable people from a wide variety of backgrounds and lead with our values. For more than 20 years, we have maintained a culture of safety, integrity and service to build a great place to work. Our culture is built on taking care of each other and the communities we serve.