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Residential driver

Waste Connections
$23.00/hour+ DOE
life insurance, flexible benefit account, paid time off, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Florida, Okahumpka
Jul 09, 2026
Residential Driver - Lake Okahumpka, FL

Now Hiring Residential Drivers
Sumter Recycling - 3935 Rogers Industrial Park Rd, Okahumpka, FL 34762

Pay & Schedule
  • Starting at $23.00/hour+ DOE
  • 50-60 hours per week
  • Overtime paid at time and a half
  • Paid weekly
  • Year-round, stable work
Duties & Responsibilities
  • Safely operate a residential collection vehicle on assigned routes.
  • Service residential customers in a safe, efficient, and courteous manner.
  • Complete daily route assignments and follow dispatcher instructions.
  • Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections, including checking fluids, tires, and safety equipment.
  • Operate hydraulic controls to safely collect and transport residential waste.
  • Maintain a strong focus on safety while working around traffic, pedestrians, and residential neighborhoods.
  • Communicate professionally with customers and coworkers.
  • Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Typical Schedule
  • Monday through Friday
  • Occasional Saturdays as needed
  • 50-60 hour work week
  • Early morning start times
Working Conditions & Physical Requirements
  • Physically demanding position requiring frequent lifting, pushing, and pulling of up to 50 pounds or more.
  • Work performed outdoors in varying weather conditions.
  • Exposure to moving mechanical parts, vibration, noise, dust, and other environmental conditions common to the waste industry.
  • Must be able to safely enter and exit the vehicle multiple times throughout the day.
Minimum Requirements
  • Valid Class A or Class B CDL with Air Brake Endorsement.
  • Minimum of 2 years of commercial driving experience.
  • Waste industry experience preferred but not required.
  • Ability to complete vehicle inspections and identify basic mechanical concerns.
  • Strong safety record and customer service skills.
Excellent Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Life Insurance
Long-Term Disability
401(k) Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off

Apply Today & Connect With Your Future!

Waste Connections is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.

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