Urgent Part-Time:Residential Waste & Recycling Route Driver
Local Job Overview: Grand Rapids
Role Essentials
- Company: City Waste Solutions
- Benefits: Weekly pay options may be available.
- Join a friendly Grand Rapids team with flexible shifts.
- Job Title: Residential Waste & Recycling Route Driver (Flexible Hours in Grand Rapids)
- Compensation: $4.5k-$6.5k/Month (approx. $63/Hour) (Competitive PT Rate)
- Apply your your professional skills skills in a flexible Grand Rapids environment.
- Based in: Grand Rapids, MI
- This Grand Rapids-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in customer service.
- Our City Waste Solutions team in Grand Rapids, MI is growing.
- Benefit from working in Grand Rapids, a key hub for the Environmental Services industry.
Keep Your Community Clean
Waste management is one of the most essential, recession-proof industries in the world. As a Residential Waste & Recycling Route Driver, you are a vital municipal operator. You will pilot a massive, highly complex Automated Side Loader (ASL) or Rear Loader garbage truck through a dedicated, highly repetitive residential route. This is a highly skilled route driver role that offers incredibly stable daytime hours, robust union-level benefits, and the pride of performing a critical public service.
Waste Logistics Operations
- Heavy Equipment Mastery: Safely operate a massive Class B commercial vehicle. If driving an Automated Side Loader, you will utilize complex joystick controls and camera systems to grab, dump, and replace residential waste bins without leaving the cab.
- High-Density Routing: Execute a sprawling daily route, servicing hundreds of homes in a single shift. You must navigate tight cul-de-sacs, avoid parked cars, and monitor constantly for children and pets in suburban environments.
- Landfill & Transfer Operations: At the end of the route, safely navigate the chaotic, heavy-machinery environment of the local landfill or recycling transfer station to dump your payload.
- Pre-Trip Safety Audits: Conduct highly rigorous DOT pre-trip inspections of the truck's complex hydraulic systems, air brakes, and mechanical arms to ensure flawless operation.
The Municipal Advantage
Waste management drivers enjoy incredible job security; the trash never stops. Routes are typically scheduled Monday-Friday with early morning start times (e.g., 5:00 AM). You will receive elite compensation, extensive safety training, and comprehensive corporate benefits (health, dental, 401k, and pension options in select markets).
Requirements
Must be 21+ years old with a valid Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL-B) equipped with an Air Brake endorsement. You must possess a highly secure motor vehicle record. You must have the ability to sit, focus, and operate complex mechanical controls for an entire 10-hour shift. A rigorous DOT physical and drug screening are mandatory.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Residential Waste & Recycling Route Driver position pay at City Waste Solutions?
This role offers a pay range of $4,500 - $6,500. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, shift, and location within Grand Rapids.
Where is this Residential Waste & Recycling Route Driver job located?
This position is based in Grand Rapids, MI. City Waste Solutions has facilities throughout the region, but this specific opening is in Grand Rapids.
Do I need my own vehicle for this delivery role?
City Waste Solutions typically provides delivery vehicles and equipment. A valid driver's license is required. Check the specific requirements listed in the job description for this Grand Rapids position.
What benefits does City Waste Solutions offer for this position?
City Waste Solutions 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.
Does City Waste Solutions pay weekly for this role?
City Waste Solutions offers weekly pay options for eligible associates. Your pay schedule will be confirmed during the onboarding process at the Grand Rapids facility.
