Job Description
Are you a safety-conscious driver looking for a stable, full-time career with great pay, benefits, and the chance to be home every night? Hood River Garbage, a Waste Connections Company, is looking for a reliable and motivated Rear Load 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 6am-2:30pm, depending on route.
The starting pay **$36.59/hr, with an increase to $37.87/hr after a 90-day 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 demand...
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 6am-2:30pm, depending on route.
The starting pay **$36.59/hr, with an increase to $37.87/hr after a 90-day 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 demand...
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- Location Hood River, OR
- Job Type Full-time
- Category other-general
- Posted Date June 20, 2026
- Application Deadline June 29, 2026