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🥝 Local CDL Driver

Waste Connections | Hood River, United States | Posted June 27, 2026

Job Description

**Hood River Garbage,** a Waste Connections Company, is looking for a reliable and motivated CDL Garbage Truck Driver to join our team in **Hood 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 **6:00 am-2:30 pm** , depending on route.

The starting pay is **$36.59/hr, with an increase to $37.87/hr after a 90-day positive 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 t...

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