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Waste Connections

Driver Helper

Mount Arlington, NJ · On-site

$24.05/hr

Arlington, NJ The Helper position is responsible for helping the driver of a garbage truck on ... Ride on garbage truck to assist the Driver service customers - will load refuse bags and bring ...

Waste Connections

Driver Helper

Mount Arlington, NJ · On-site

$24.05/hr

Arlington, NJ The Helper position is responsible for helping the driver of a garbage truck on ... Ride on garbage truck to assist the Driver service customers - will load refuse bags and bring ...

Waste Connections

Residential Garbage Driver

Austin, TX · On-site

Waste Connections is looking to hire a Local Garbage Truck Driver at our site in Austin, TX. The position will be responsible for driving a Residential Garbage Truck with another driver on specified ...

Waste Connections

Driver Helper

Knoxville, TN · On-site

$20/hr

Waste Connections has an immediate opening for a Driver Helper/ Driver in Training to join our team ... Our Driver Helperwill work directly with the Truck Driver to ensure safe and proper garbage removal ...

Waste Connections

Local Garbage Truck Driver

Omaha, NE · On-site

$18 - $26/hr

... Garbage Truck Driver to join our GROWING team in Bellevue, Nebraska. Why you need to join us ... We are looking to grow employees with us and will help provide the truck and training to help grow ...

Waste Connections

Driver Helper

Seekonk, MA · On-site

$21/hr

The Helper position is responsible for helping the driver of a garbage truck on specified routes to manually collect solid waste and transport it to appropriate disposal sites. Typical job duties ...

Waste Connections

Garbage Driver

Corpus Christi, TX · On-site

Waste Connections is looking for a Rear Load Garbage Truck Driver at our site in Corpus Christi, TX. The position will be responsible for driving a Garbage Truck servicing our customers on specified ...

Waste Connections

Driver Helper

Bronx, NY · On-site

$21.50/hr

Pay Rate: $21.50 per hour The Helper position is responsible for helping the driver of a garbage ... Ride on garbage truck to assist the Driver service customers - will load refuse bags and bring ...

Waste Connections

Driver Helper

Clifton Park, NY · On-site

$21.50/hr

Pay Rate: $21.50 per hour The Helper position is responsible for helping the driver of a garbage ... Ride on garbage truck to assist the Driver service customers - will load refuse bags and bring ...

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How much do garbage truck driver helper jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for garbage truck driver helper 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.

What is a garbage truck driver helper?

A Garbage Truck Driver Helper assists the driver in collecting and disposing of waste and recyclables. Duties include lifting and emptying trash bins into the truck, ensuring items are properly sorted, and maintaining safety procedures. This role requires physical stamina, as it involves heavy lifting and working in various weather conditions. Helpers also assist in navigating routes and may interact with customers to ensure proper waste disposal.

What does a garbage truck driver helper do?

A typical day for a Garbage Truck Driver Helper starts early, often before dawn, as you join the driver to complete assigned collection routes. You'll assist with loading refuse or recyclables into the truck, ensuring bins are emptied safely and quickly, and may also help with directing the driver in tight or busy areas. Helpers frequently work outdoors in various weather conditions and need to maintain a brisk but careful pace to meet schedule demands. Teamwork and attentive communication with the driver are essential, and workdays may finish once all pickup tasks on the route are complete.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the garbage truck driver helper position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Garbage Truck Driver Helper, you need physical stamina, attention to safety, and the ability to follow instructions, with a high school diploma or equivalent often preferred. Familiarity with basic safety equipment and procedures is essential, and some employers may provide on-the-job training regarding waste handling or require OSHA safety certifications. Good teamwork, reliability, and strong communication skills help helpers coordinate efficiently with drivers and fellow crew members. These abilities ensure that waste collection routes are completed safely, effectively, and in compliance with local regulations.

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Infographic showing various Garbage Truck Driver Helper job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 66% Full Time, 31% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $40,460 per year, or $19.5 per hour.

Driver Helper

Waste Connections

Mount Arlington, NJ • On-site

$24.05/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 15 days ago

Waste Connections rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 265 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

29th of 92 rated recycling and waste

Job description

We are looking for a safety minded Driver Helper to join the team at our Blue Diamond location in Mt. Arlington, NJ

The Helper position is responsible for helping the driver of a garbage truck on specified routes to manually collect solid waste and transport it to appropriate disposal sites.

Typical job duties include (but are not limited to):

  • Ride on garbage truck to assist the Driver service customers - will load refuse bags and bring containers to the truck for proper disposal.

  • Directing the truck driver when backing

  • Assisting with vehicle maintenance

  • Operate packing mechanisms and levers to activate the loading arm

  • Clean the packer blade and truck body

  • Deliver positive customer service interactions

  • Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

This is a very physical job working outside in all weather conditions.

Pay for this role is $24.05/hr

Monday-Friday day shift with occasional Saturdays.

hat We Offer –

Good pay, family benefits, 401k, vacation and a great management team. 

Garbage is very stable and we work year round.

Job Requirements –

  • Ability to lift 50lbs repeatedly throughout the day.

  • Ability to work outside in all weather conditions.

Apply today and Connect with Your Future!

We offer excellent benefits including: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term disability, life insurance, 401K retirement.

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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