FULL TIME LOCAL ROUTE DRIVERS – ALL EXPERIENCE LEVELS – HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATORS ENCOURAGED TO APPLY!
LOCATIONS: Alexandria, Redwood Falls & Willmar (Company Headquarters)
WAGE RANGE: $51,480.00 - $85,800.00 Annually (depending upon experience)
JOB TYPE: Full Time (typically 50 hours per week, overtime is regularly available)
SCHEDULE: Shifts begin 4:00 Am – 6:00 AM, Typically Monday - Friday
Shift start & length varies by route & location, 4-Day Or 5-Day shifts available
POSTING DATES: 7/10/2026 through 7/18/2026
Apply today via Indeed,
Download our fillable PDF Application at https://www.wcsanitation.com/employment
Or email your questions or resume to [email protected]
WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY TO JOIN THE WCS TEAM:
- WCS will help interested candidates earn their CDL (typically a 6-to-8-week Program).
- Work locally so you can be home with your family every night and most weekends.
- Stable, year-round employment with continuous growth opportunities.
- Comprehensive on-the-job training / certification provided (including CDL Program and Forklift Certification).
- Company paid DOT Health Card (MEC) renewal for current Drivers.
- Uniforms, safety vests and personal protective equipment provided.
- Competitive pay & Overtime hours are regularly available.
- Company paid employee Health Insurance premium.
- Paid Time Off & paid Holidays.
- Profit Sharing & 401(k) plus a generous company match, upon eligibility.
- Free residential trash service at the employee’s home within WCS service areas.
- Frequent employee appreciation events, meals, & recognition.
- The opportunity to work with a collaborative workforce and the potential for career advancement.
- When you work for West Central Sanitation, you are not just a number. You will be well prepared to begin your career – a professional, competent, and skilled member of the team. Our employees are dedicated, work hard, and always keep safety top of mind.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Drivers in this position operate heavy-duty trucks with front or rear-end load lift attachments. Using specialized equipment on their truck, they pick up and service residential or commercial containers filled with trash, recyclable material, or yard waste. Containers may weigh in excess of 1,000 pounds and, at times, may require the maneuvering of wheeled containers to a pick-up staging area. They then transport the material to a disposal, transfer or recycling facility when the truck has reached the legal load capacity. Safe driving is crucial when traveling and maneuvering the truck in high traffic / congested roadways, driveways, alleyways, and lots around other vehicles and under highlines. A high level of skill, especially regarding backing maneuvers, is essential to being successful as a commercial driver.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must be legally eligible to work in the United States
- Must successfully complete and pass applicable pre-employment background check, driving record, physical and drug screening
- Ability to perform the physical requirements and demands of the position
- Must reliably commute to the designated work location, and may relocate before beginning employment
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent
- 2 years or more of relevant work experience in transportation, driving or logistics is preferred
- Or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered adequate
- Commercial Driver’s License will be required
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Ability to operate large, heavy-duty vehicles
- Ability to drive safely and learn new processes
- Ability to work a consistent work schedule, as punctuality is required
- Ability to communicate clearly, verbally and in writing
- Ability to hear at a level sufficient to communicate effectively with others
- Ability to operate a tablet / basic computer skills
- Maintains a strong work ethic with a focus on safety
REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, OR REGISTRATIONS
- Ability to provide or acquire a current Class A or Class B Minnesota Commercial Driver’s License including air brakes, no restrictions
- Ability to provide or obtain a current valid DOT Health Card (MEC)
- As assigned or apparent
ADDITIONAL NOTES
This position will require successful completion of applicable background check, driving record, physical and drug screening. By clicking apply and submitting an application / resume, candidates authorize West Central Sanitation to begin the necessary background check process. Apply via Indeed or https://www.wcsanitation.com/employment/
BENEFITS
At West Central Sanitation, each full-time, benefits eligible employee is provided the opportunity to enroll in a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance and AD&D, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, Profit Sharing, and 401K (plus generous company match upon eligibility) and more! Our employees also accrue Paid Time Off and are eligible for six paid Holidays each year.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $51,480.00 - $85,800.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Retirement plan
- Safety equipment provided
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
