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Entry Level Garbage Truck Hopper Jobs (NOW HIRING)

City of New York

CARETAKER X

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$50K - $60K/yr

... garbage, cans, containers, bulk items and throwing or dumping them into a truck hopper or loading them onto a truck. Please read this posting carefully to make certain you meet the minimum ...

City of New York

CARETAKER X

Manhattan, NY · On-site

... garbage, cans, containers, bulk items and throwing or dumping them into a truck hopper or loading them onto a truck. Please read this posting carefully to make certain you meet the minimum ...

Waste Pro

Driver Trainee Daily

Sanford, FL · On-site

Picks up solid waste and places it in the back of a rear load garbage truck on specified routes ... Sprays and cleans the hopper and truck at the end of each shift or as needed. * Reports any safety ...

City of New York

CARETAKER X

Manhattan, NY

... garbage, cans, containers, bulk items and throwing or dumping them into a truck hopper or loading them onto a truck. Please read this posting carefully to make certain you meet the minimum ...

City of Fairhope

SANITATION HOPPER - RECYCLING

Fairhope, AL · On-site

$15 - $18/hr

Assists drivers of garbage trucks and recycling trucks by directing traffic. * Monitors traffic conditions surrounding trucks/equipment to identify obstructions, pedestrians, or unsafe traffic ...

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Waste Pro

Driver Trainee

Daytona Beach, FL · On-site

Sprays and cleans the hopper and truck at the end of each shift or as needed. 4. Reports any safety ... Exhibits a positive attitude towards company, customer and municipal goals. 3. Ensures garbage and ...

Waste Pro

Driver Trainee

Arden, NC · On-site

Sprays and cleans the hopper and truck at the end of each shift or as needed. 4. Reports any safety ... Exhibits a positive attitude towards company, customer and municipal goals. 3. Ensures garbage and ...

Waste Pro

Driver Trainee

Daytona Beach, FL · On-site

Sprays and cleans the hopper and truck at the end of each shift or as needed. 4. Reports any safety ... Exhibits a positive attitude towards company, customer and municipal goals. 3. Ensures garbage and ...

Waste Pro

Driver Trainee

Arden, NC · On-site

Sprays and cleans the hopper and truck at the end of each shift or as needed. 4. Reports any safety ... Exhibits a positive attitude towards company, customer and municipal goals. 3. Ensures garbage and ...

Waste Connections Inc

Truck Shop Labor

Kilgore, TX

$18/hr

... entry level shop laborer to help with repairs on garbage trucks-covering everything fromhydraulicsand electrical to engine systems. This is a hands-on, outdoor role for someone who takes pride in ...

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How much do entry level garbage truck hopper jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 21, 2026, the average hourly pay for entry level garbage truck hopper in the United States is $19.45, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.87 and $23.08 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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CDL Driver in Training in Anchorage AK

Waste Connections of Canada

Anchorage, AK • On-site

$25/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 13 days ago

Job description

Now Hiring a CDL Driver in Training in Anchorage, AK!

No Experience Needed!

💼 Don't have your CDL? Get Paid to Earn Your CDL - For Free!!

Dreaming of a CDL career but can't afford training? We've got you covered.

Alaska Waste, a Waste Connections company, is now hiring a CDL Driver Trainee or an Entry Level CDL Driver in Anchorage, AK.

If you're a hard worker with a great attitude and a clean driving record, this is your chance to get paid between $19.00 to $25.00 per hour, depending on experience, while you train and then transition into a full-time CDL driving role.

No CDL? No problem. We'll pay you to get it!

🎓 Here's How It Works

  • 💵 $19.00 per hour during your training phase
  • 🏫 Complete a weeklong classroom course, behind-the-wheel training, and road test
  • 🪪 Earn your Class B CDL with air brakes endorsement
  • 🚚 Step into a full-time Local Driver role at $25.00 per hour

🗓 Training Timeline

You can complete the full process and start your driving career in as little as 3 weeks! Most individuals can get it within a few months! You will start as a laborer cleaning and building cans. Then you start driving our delivery truck. Once you get your CDL, you will then be next up on the list to get a route and be trained to drive a truck with your CDL.

Do you already have your CDL? If so, you will start at $25.00 and we will train you the right way on how to safely drive a garbage truck and you will be able to run a route all by yourself after training.

Training usually consists of driving our delivery truck to deliver/remove residential carts to homes. Using Smith System keys while you safely drive the delivery truck. Then you progress into using your CDL to drive a garbage truck and be assigned a route.

🚛 As a You're a CDL Driver, You'll:

  • Operate a garbage truck safely on local routes
  • Collect solid waste and recyclables from residential and commercial customers
  • Follow route sheets and work independently
  • Perform daily vehicle inspections and basic maintenance
  • Provide friendly, professional service to customers

🛠 What You'll Need

  • A valid Class D license and ability to obtain a CDL permit within 90 days of start date, or,
  • A valid Class B or Class A CDL with Air Brake endorsement.
  • 🧾 A clean driving record
  • 💪 Physically able to lift 50+ lbs and work in all weather conditions
  • 🗣 Strong communication + basic reading/writing skills (English required)
  • 🎓 High school diploma or GED preferred
  • 💼 1+ year of general work experience (related experience is a plus)

🌟 Why Work for Alaska Waste?

We're part of the Waste Connections family - one of the most respected, stable companies in the State of Alaska.

  • 🏠 Local routes - home every night
  • 💪 Job security in an essential service
  • 🚀 Career advancement opportunities
  • 👥 Team-first, safety-focused environment
  • 🛠 Ongoing support to help you grow

💼 Your Benefits Package Includes:

  • 🏥 Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 💳 Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • 🛡 Short- & long-term disability
  • 🧾 Life insurance
  • 💰 401(k) with company match
  • 🎉 Paid holidays and vacation
  • 🔄 Unlimited opportunities to "Connect with Your Future"

📍 How to Apply

👉 Visit www.wasteconnections.com
🔍 Search for CDL Driver in Training in Anchorage, AK
📝 Complete your application today!

Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.

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