Garbage Truck Driver
Local Job Overview: Elizabeth
At a Glance
- Company: Waste Management
- Job Title: Garbage Truck Driver
- Status: New Elizabeth listing (actively interviewing).
- Based in: Elizabeth, NJ (a central Elizabeth location)
- This Elizabeth-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
- Our Waste Management team in Elizabeth, NJ is growing.
- Benefit from working in Elizabeth, a key hub for the Waste Management And Environmental Services industry.
Compensation & Benefits
- Pay: $26-$34/Hour (approx. $62.9k/Year)
- Benefits: This role offers a competitive benefits package.
- Clear growth pathways at our Elizabeth office.
Day-to-Day
- Apply your your professional skills skills at our Elizabeth location.
Company Overview: Waste Management operates a nation-wide fleet of commercial collection trucks utilizing advanced natural gas and diesel technology, maintaining industry-leading standards to ensure community environmental reliability.
Position Summary & Responsibilities: As a Garbage Truck Driver at Waste Management, you operate heavy commercial collection vehicles along assigned residential, commercial, or municipal service routes. You navigate neighborhood streets safely, operate automated container lifting arms, and service rear-load or side-load collection hoppers. You perform mandatory daily pre-trip and post-trip commercial vehicle safety audits, log route completion metrics into onboard telematics terminals, and report blocked access points to dispatch. This position is 100% physical and strictly requires full on-site driving presence with zero remote work options available.
Qualifications & Benefits: Requires a valid Class A or Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with an air brake endorsement, a clean motor vehicle record, and at least 1 year of commercial driving experience. Candidates must hold a valid DOT medical card and possess the physical stamina for frequent cab entry and exit. Full-time drivers receive top-tier hourly commercial base pay, quarterly safety performance bonuses, complete medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage, a 401(k) plan with company matching, paid vacation, paid holidays, and uniform allowances.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Garbage Truck Driver position pay at Waste Management?
This role offers a pay range of $26 - $34. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, shift, and location within Elizabeth.
Where is this Garbage Truck Driver job located?
This position is based in Elizabeth, NJ. Waste Management has facilities throughout the region, but this specific opening is in Elizabeth.
Do I need prior experience to apply for this Garbage Truck Driver job?
No prior experience is required. Waste Management provides all necessary training for new hires. This is an entry-level opportunity open to candidates from all backgrounds.
Do I need my own vehicle for this delivery role?
Waste Management typically provides delivery vehicles and equipment. A valid driver's license is required. Check the specific requirements listed in the job description for this Elizabeth position.
What benefits does Waste Management offer for this position?
Waste Management provides comprehensive benefits starting Day 1, which may include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and employee assistance programs.
What are the physical requirements for this delivery position?
Delivery roles require the ability to lift, carry, and deliver packages weighing up to 50 lbs. You should be comfortable entering and exiting a vehicle frequently and walking throughout your shift, including stairs.
