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Lakeside Foods, Inc.

Yard Dog (Waste Silage) Driver

Weston, OR · On-site

$18.50 - $24/hr

The Yard Dog Driver (Waste Ensilage Driver) is responsible for safely and efficiently managing the movement of production waste trailers. This includes removing full trailers, positioning empty ones ...

Lakeside Foods

Yard Dog (Waste Silage) Driver

Weston, OR

$18.50 - $24/hr

The Yard Dog Driver (Waste Ensilage Driver) is responsible for safely and efficiently managing the movement of production waste trailers. This includes removing full trailers, positioning empty ones ...

Lakeside Foods, Inc

Yard Dog (Waste Silage) Driver

Weston, OR · On-site

$18.50 - $24/hr

The Yard Dog Driver (Waste Ensilage Driver) is responsible for safely and efficiently managing the movement of production waste trailers. This includes removing full trailers, positioning empty ones ...

Lakeside Foods, Inc.

Yard Dog (Waste Silage) Driver

Weston, OR · On-site

$18.50 - $24/hr

The Yard Dog Driver (Waste Ensilage Driver) is responsible for safely and efficiently managing the movement of production waste trailers. This includes removing full trailers, positioning empty ones ...

Waste Connections Inc

CDL Driver- Bronx NY

New York, NY · On-site

$30.20 - $34.20/hr

🚛 Driver - Waste Connections 📍 Location: Bronx, NY 💵 Pay: $30.20-$34.20 per hour (based on relevant experience) 🕓 Work schedule includes nights and weekends Waste Connections is looking ...

Waste Connections

CDL Driver- Brooklyn NY

Bronx, NY · On-site

$30.77 - $34.20/hr

🚛 Driver - Waste Connections 📍 Location: Brooklyn, NY 💵 Pay Starting: $30.77- $34.20 per hour (based on relevant experience) 🕓 Work schedule includes nights and weekends Waste Connections ...

Waste Connections Inc

CDL Driver- Bronx NY

New York, NY · On-site

$30.20 - $34.20/hr

🚛 Driver - Waste Connections 📍 Location: Bronx, NY 💵 Pay: $30.20-$34.20 per hour (based on relevant experience) 🕓 Work schedule includes nights and weekends Waste Connections is looking ...

Waste Connections

CDL Driver- Bronx NY

Bronx, NY · On-site

$30.20 - $34.20/hr

🚛 Driver - Waste Connections 📍 Location: Bronx, NY 💵 Pay: $30.20-$34.20 per hour (based on relevant experience) 🕓 Work schedule includes nights and weekends Waste Connections is looking ...

Waste Connections

CDL Driver- Brooklyn NY

Bronx, NY · On-site

$30.20 - $35.20/hr

🚛 Driver - Waste Connections 📍 Location: Brooklyn, NY 💵 Pay: $30.20-$35.20 per hour (based on relevant experience) 🕓 Work schedule includes nights and weekends Waste Connections is ...

Waste Pro

Residential Driver NonCDL

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$18.25 - $24.75/hr

Waste Pro has immediate Openings for NonCDL Residential Drivers! Everyday thousands of Waste Pro trucks serve millions of customers. It takes professional, experienced, hardworking and dedicated ...

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How much do driver waste jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for driver waste in the United States is $18.75, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $20.19 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Driver Waste, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Driver Waste, you need a valid commercial driver’s license (CDL), good driving record, and knowledge of safety and waste disposal regulations. Familiarity with hydraulic lift systems, GPS routing software, and vehicle inspection protocols is typically required. Reliability, attention to detail, and strong communication skills help ensure efficient service and safe interactions with the public. These skills and qualities are crucial for maintaining public health, safety, and timely waste collection operations.

What are Driver Waste jobs?

Driver Waste jobs involve operating vehicles that collect and transport waste, recyclables, or other refuse from homes, businesses, or industrial sites to disposal or recycling facilities. These drivers are responsible for following designated routes, ensuring safe loading and unloading of materials, and adhering to local safety and environmental regulations. The role may require early morning shifts, physical labor, and interaction with the public or site personnel. Waste collection drivers play a crucial role in keeping communities clean and supporting effective waste management systems.

What are some common challenges faced by a Driver Waste, and how can they be managed effectively?

Driver Waste professionals often encounter challenges such as navigating busy routes, adhering to strict schedules, and handling physically demanding tasks like lifting heavy bins. Dealing with changing weather conditions and ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations are also common aspects of the job. Effective route planning, regular vehicle maintenance, and ongoing safety training can help manage these challenges. Additionally, strong communication with dispatchers and team members supports efficient operations and problem-solving on the job.

What is the difference between Driver Waste vs Driver Trucking?

AspectDriver WasteDriver Trucking
Required CredentialsCommercial Driver's License (CDL), waste management certificationsCDL, general freight or specific vehicle endorsements
Work EnvironmentWaste collection sites, residential/commercial areasHighways, freight terminals, delivery routes
Employer & IndustryWaste management companies, sanitation servicesLogistics, freight, transportation companies

Driver Waste and Driver Trucking both require a CDL and involve driving commercial vehicles. However, Driver Waste focuses on waste collection in residential or commercial areas, while Driver Trucking involves transporting goods over longer distances. The industries overlap in transportation but differ in work environment and specific certifications.

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Infographic showing various Driver Waste job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 66% Full Time, 31% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $38,995 per year, or $18.7 per hour.
Yard Dog (Waste Silage) Driver

Yard Dog (Waste Silage) Driver

Lakeside Foods, Inc.

Weston, OR • On-site

$18.50 - $24/hr

Full-time

Posted 23 days ago

Lakeside Foods rating

8.4

Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

Based on 13 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

42nd of 395 rated food and drinks producers

Job description

At Lakeside Foods and our family of companies, we're committed to providing wholesome foods to enrich people's lives through food. We are a culture that pursues our vision of growth and innovation with passion, confidence, and commitment. We are strongest together - valuing collaborative contribution, transparency and new ideas to enable change and growth. We are committed to an inclusive and respectful environment that promotes a healthy work-life balance, and there's a seat at the table for you.
The Yard Dog Driver (Waste Ensilage Driver) is responsible for safely and efficiently managing the movement of production waste trailers. This includes removing full trailers, positioning empty ones, and monitoring the filling process under the auger lift to maintain a consistent product flow throughout the plant. The role also involves basic cleaning and upkeep of ensilage equipment, as well as assisting with the movement of raw product trailers in and out of the dump box as needed.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Perform a thorough inspection of the yard tractor and ensilage equipment and make daily reports.
  • Remove full and replace empty trailers of production waste under auger lift.
  • Move in and out of truck dump box raw product trailers as needed.
  • Drive in accordance with all traffic regulations.
  • Must be able to load/unload trailers properly as needed.
  • Assist in the outside operation of the production as directed by the Outside Mechanic/Supervisor.
  • Maintain ensilage equipment and yard tractor in a clean and orderly manner
  • Accurately fill out routine reports, scale tickets, and correspondence.
  • Maintain work area in a clean and orderly manner.

Qualifications:
Education & Experience
  • High school diploma or GED, preferred.
  • 0-1 years of experience in a related field.
  • Prior CDL experience, preferred.
  • Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Skills & Abilities
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to carry out responsibilities and exercise prudent judgement in decision making.

Lakeside Foods and our family of companies welcomes people of all backgrounds and the varied ideas they bring to the workplace. Being an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer is part of our heritage and culture. We recruit, hire and promote employees based on qualifications and merit, without regard to race, religion, age, gender, disability, marital or veteran status. Lakeside Foods participates in E-Verify.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities

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