Garbage Truck Driver
Rapid City Role Highlights
Position: Garbage Truck Driver (Flexible/Contract, Rapid City) Employer: Waste Management (Hiring in Rapid City) Based in: Rapid City, SD (our main Rapid City branch) Status: New Rapid City listing (actively interviewing).
Pay: $26-$34/Hour (approx. $62.9k/Year) Benefits: Benefits may be available based on employment type. Project-based work with clear objectives.
Position Scope
Apply your your professional skills skills at our Rapid City location.
- This Rapid City-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
- Our Waste Management team in Rapid City, SD is growing.
- Benefit from working in Rapid City, a key hub for the Waste Management And Environmental Services industry.
Company Overview: Waste Management is North America's leading provider of comprehensive environmental services, dedicated to delivering sustainable waste collection, recycling, and resource recovery solutions with an uncompromising commitment to safety and operational excellence.
Position Summary & Responsibilities: As a Garbage Truck Driver at Waste Management, you operate heavy commercial collection vehicles along assigned residential and commercial 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 Rapid City.
Where is this Garbage Truck Driver job located?
This position is based in Rapid City, SD. Waste Management has facilities throughout the region, but this specific opening is in Rapid City.
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 Rapid City 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.
