Driver Helper to CDL Driver

Waste Connections, Inc.
Clifton Park, NY
We are looking for a safety conscious Driver Helper (trainee) to join the team at our County Waste location in Clifton Park, NY .

This opportunity will be extended to a laborer (driver helper) whom is looking to obtain their CDL license within 3 months. This role is to be used as a CDL driver pipeline.

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 $20/hr

Monday-Friday day shift with occasional Saturdays.

What 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.
  • To be able to successfully obtain CDL permit (self pay) and attend CDL driving school (company paid)
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

Posted 2025-08-07

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