CDL Trainee

About the role

Robert Wright Disposal, a Waste Connections company, is seeking dedicated individuals to join our team as a CDL Driver in Training in Glenmont, NY. Waste Connections will pay for all costs associated with obtaining your CDL and pay you while you learn.

Pay

Starting pay rate: $21.50 per hour. Once you begin driving a CDL‑required truck on your own, your pay increases to $26.00 per hour.

What to Expect

• First two weeks – training at your local Waste Connections district.
• Within the first 30 days – obtain your CDL permit.
• Within the first 60 days – attend Waste Connections partnered Driving School in Gastonia, NC (as school availability permits).
• Paid training; hotel, travel, and food costs are covered.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with experienced CDL drivers to learn safe and efficient operation of commercial vehicles.
• Attend and actively participate in training programs, classes, and on‑the‑job training sessions to develop driving skills and knowledge.
• Perform pre‑trip and post‑trip inspections of assigned vehicles, documenting checks as required.
• Follow all safety protocols, traffic laws, and company policies while operating vehicles.
• Communicate effectively with dispatchers, supervisors, and team members to coordinate routes and deliveries.

Requirements

• Clean driving record.
• Ability to obtain CDL permit and CDL within the specified timeframes.
• Ability to lift at least 50 lbs repeatedly.
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• 401(K) with company match.
• Healthcare: medical, dental, vision.
• Employee Assistance Mental Health Program.
• Emergency Travel Assistance.
• Prepaid Legal Plan.
• Scholarship Opportunities for kids.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Employee Relief Fund.
• Insurance: life, short‑term/long‑term disability.