**Waste Connections is Hiring a Front Load Driver in Opa Locka, FL!** Waste Connections is looking for a **safety-conscious Residential Driver** to join our team in **Opa Locka, FL** . **PAY:** $21 per hour, working 50-55 hours a week. **SHIFT DETAILS:** This is a **full-time, year-round position** . A typical schedule is **Monday – Friday** , with occasional Saturdays as needed. The workweek is approximately 50-55 hours. + **Guaranteed routes** on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. + **Wednesday or Saturday** will serve as the 5th day, but driving is not guaranteed on this day. **DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:** + Safely operate a **front-load garbage truck** on specified routes to collect commercial solid waste. + Ensure accurate and timely collection and disposal of waste by operating hydraulic systems to empty containers. + Interact courteously with customers while performing the job. + Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections on the vehicle to ensure it is in proper working order. + Ensure safety protocols are followed during collection and disposal. + Perform a physically demanding job, including loading and unloading waste from front-load containers. + Maintain cleanliness of the truck and work area. + Follow route sheets and service each customer assigned by the dispatcher. **WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT:** + Extensive physical activity, including heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling objects over 50 pounds. + Work environment may involve some exposure to physical risks, including moving mechanical parts, requiring basic safety precautions. + Exposure to outdoor weather conditions, including wet/humid conditions, as well as fumes and vibration. Noise levels are typically moderate. **MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:** + Ability to lift 50+ lbs without accommodation. + At least **2+ years of stable job history, with most recent job being a CDL driver position** + At least **2 years of CDL driving experience** . + **No accidents** on driving record in the last five years **What We Offer:** + Excellent benefits, including **medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, long-term & short-term disability, life insurance** , and **401(k) retirement plans** . + **Safety bonus program** : Earn up to an additional **$2,600 annually** for meeting safety goals. + Unlimited opportunities to **"Connect with Your Future"** . **How to Apply:** To be considered for any of our current openings, you must complete an application at https://careers.wasteconnections.com/us/en . Application information and additional instructions can be found once you select your position of interest. Waste Connections is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer (Minorities/Female/Disabled/Veterans). \#ACDriver