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Emterra Environmental USA

Loader

Port Huron, MI · On-site

$20.85/hr

We are currently seeking Full-Time Loaders to join our team in Port Huron Michigan. Benefits and ... Picks up solid waste and places it in the back of a rear load garbage truck on specific routes ...

Emterra Environmental USA

Loader

Bad Axe, MI

$20.85/hr

We are currently seeking Full-Time Loaders to join our team in Bad Axe , Michigan. Benefits and ... Picks up solid waste and places it in the back of a rear load garbage truck on specific routes ...

Emterra Group, Inc.

Loader

Bad Axe, MI · On-site

$20.85/hr

We are currently seeking Full-Time Loaders to join our team in Bad Axe , Michigan. Benefits and ... Picks up solid waste and places it in the back of a rear load garbage truck on specific routes ...

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As of Jul 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for full time rear loader garbage truck 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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Work HoursTypically 40+ hours per weekFewer hours, often less than 30 hours per week
CertificationsRequired CDL and waste management trainingSame certifications as full-time, but may vary by employer
Work EnvironmentConsistent daily schedule, outdoor workFlexible schedule, outdoor work
Job ResponsibilitiesFull route coverage, regular pickupsPartial routes, backup or supplemental work

Full Time Rear Loader Garbage Truck operators work full schedules with consistent responsibilities, while Part Time roles offer more flexibility with fewer hours. Both require similar certifications and involve outdoor waste collection work.

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Rear Load Driver

Waste Connections of Canada

Hood River, OR • On-site

$37.87/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

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Job description

Are you a safety-conscious driver looking for a stable, full-time career with great pay, benefits, and the chance to be home every night? Hood River Garbage, a Waste Connections Company, is looking for a reliable and motivated Rear Load Garbage Truck Driver to join our team inHood River, OR.

Previous waste industry experience is a big plus-but not required. We're happy to train the right person!

The schedule is Monday-Friday, from 6am-2:30pm, depending on route.

The starting pay $36.59/hr, with an increase to $37.87/hr after a 90-day review.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Safely operate a garbage truck on designated routes to collect solid waste. Waste experience is preferred but not required.

  • Read route sheets and service each customer listed or assigned by the dispatcher.

  • Perform routine inspections and maintenance on vehicles, including checking fluids, safety equipment, and tires.

  • Perform a physically demanding job, including loading and unloading, sometimes without assistance.

  • Operate hydraulic hand controls to lift and load refuse and dispose of trash at designated facilities.

  • Interact courteously with customers and perform other miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

  • Working Conditions and Physical Effort:

  • Requires extensive physical activity, including heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling objects over 50 pounds.

  • Work environment involves exposure to physical risks, such as moving mechanical parts, requiring basic safety precautions.

  • Exposure to outdoor weather conditions, including frequent wet and/or humid environments, as well as fumes and vibrations.

Minimum Job Requirements:

  • Valid Class B CDL with air brakes endorsement required, Class A CDL Preferred

  • Clean driving record (please bring a copy of your MVR to the in-person interview)

  • Ability to operate 10-, 13-, and 18-speed transmissions (preferred, not required)

  • Minimum 1 year of relevant driving experience

  • Ability to read, write, and communicate in English

  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred

  • Safety-Sensitive - YES (Drug Test Required)

To be considered for any of our current openings, you must complete an application at www.careers.wasteconnections.com. Once you select your position of interest, you will find application information and additional instructions.

We offer excellent benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a flexible spending account, long-term and short-term disability insurance, life insurance, a 401 (k) retirement plan, and unlimited opportunities to "Connect with Your Future."

A link to our benefits overview can be found here: https://careers.wasteconnections.com/us/en/benefits

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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