Garbage Truck Driver

Job overview

The Garbage Truck Driver role is onsite in Sandusky, OH, with pay of $25–$27 per hour. Erie Waste provides waste services to its local community, with a focus on dependable and responsible collection. The driver safely operates a commercial waste collection vehicle on assigned residential and commercial routes. The role supports reliable service by completing pickups, maintaining vehicle safety, documenting route activity, and communicating service issues.

What you'll do

• Operate a commercial garbage truck on assigned routes
• collect and dispose of residential and commercial waste according to company procedures and regulations
• complete routes efficiently
• perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections and report concerns
• follow traffic laws, DOT regulations, and safety policies
• communicate with dispatch and supervisors
• document stops, missed pickups, customer concerns, and inspection information
• provide courteous customer service
• report damaged containers and unsafe conditions.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

garbage truck driver

waste collection

commercial vehicle

residential routes

commercial routes

class b cdl

dot regulations

sandusky oh

erie waste

$25–$27/hour

pre-trip inspections

customer service

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires a valid Class B CDL, acceptable driving record, and ability to meet DOT physical and medical certification requirements. Previous commercial driving, waste collection, or refuse truck experience is preferred.

About the employer

Ohio truck sales is hiring for this role. Industry: Solid Waste Collection. Sector: 56.