Looking for a driving job that lets you be home every day? Join Best Way Disposal as a Residential Route Driver and enjoy local routes, year-round work, and opportunities for overtime. Residential routes are typically Monday through Friday, with occasional Saturday work during holiday weeks or other service interruptions.If you're a safety-minded CDL driver who takes pride in providing dependable service, we'd love to have you on our team.
As a Residential Route Driver, you'll safely operate residential waste collection vehicles while providing reliable service to the communities we serve. Every route you complete helps deliver the Best in Service experience our customers count on.
What You'll Do
- Safely operate residential waste collection vehicles on assigned routes.
- Collect residential waste and recycling according to scheduled routes.
- Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.
- Operate hydraulic controls and automated lifting equipment safely.
- Navigate residential neighborhoods while maintaining safe driving practices.
- Exit and enter the truck frequently throughout the workday.
- Move containers manually when necessary.
- Complete route documentation accurately.
- Communicate effectively with dispatch and supervisors.
- Report vehicle maintenance concerns and safety issues promptly.
- Represent Best Way Disposal professionally while serving customers.
- Follow DOT regulations, company policies, and all safety procedures.
What You Need
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Valid Class B CDL or higher.
- Acceptable driving record.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DOT Medical Certificate.
- Ability to pass a DOT drug screening and company testing requirements.
- Ability to safely operate commercial vehicles in residential neighborhoods.
- Ability to perform physical work, including lifting, pulling, pushing, and moving containers.
- Strong commitment to safety and teamwork.
Preferred
- One year of commercial driving experience.
- Previous residential waste collection or commercial driving experience.
- Experience operating automated collection vehicles.
- Knowledge of DOT regulations and vehicle inspections.
What We Offer
- Starting pay of $21.00 per hour, higher starting pay based on experience
- Home every day
- Primarily Monday – Friday routes
- Occasional Saturday work during holiday weeks or operational needs
- Year-round employment
- Consistent full-time schedule
- Overtime opportunities
- Company-provided uniforms
- Paid training
- Full benefits package
Work Environment
- Local residential routes
- Outdoor work in all seasons
- Fast-paced workday with frequent stops
- Frequent entering and exiting of the truck
- Regular lifting, pulling, pushing, and moving containers
- Physical, active work environment
Why Best Way Disposal
Best Way Disposal is part of AZO Companies, a family-owned group of companies with roots dating back to 1911. We've built our reputation on dependable service, safe operations, and treating our employees like family. Our drivers are essential to our success and are trusted to represent our company in the communities we serve every day.
- Family-owned company with over 100 years of history
- Stable, year-round employment
- Home daily with local routes
- Supportive team environment
- Safety-focused culture
- Opportunities for growth and advancement
Apply If You:
- Want local routes that get you home every day.
- Take pride in driving safely and doing the job right.
- Enjoy working independently while being part of a strong team.
- Like staying active throughout the workday.
- Want long-term employment with a growing family-owned company.
- Believe dependable service makes a difference.
Pay: From $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Are you at least 21 years of age?
- Are you able to pass a DOT drug screening?
- Are you comfortable performing physical work, including lifting and moving containers?
- Will you now or in the future require employer sponsorship to work in the United States?
Experience:
- Commercial driving: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Class B CDL or higher? (Required)
- DOT Medical Certificate or able to obtain one (Required)
Work Location: In person
