**Are you a safety‑conscious driver looking for a stable, full‑time career with great pay, benefits, and the chance to be home every night? Pasco West New Port Richey, a Waste Connections Company, is looking for a reliable and motivated Front Load Driver to join our team in New Port Richey, FL.** Previous waste industry experience is a big plus—but not required. We’re happy to train the right person! The schedule is Monday–Friday, 45–55 hours per week. Must be able to work holidays. The starting pay is **$25/hr** with annual pay increases and bonus opportunities. **DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:** + Ability to safely operate a garbage truck on specified routes to collect solid waste. Waste experience preferred, but not required. + Ability to read route sheets and service each customer identified on the sheet or assigned by the dispatcher. + Perform routine inspection and maintenance on vehicles such as checking fluids, safety equipment, and tires. + Ability to perform a physically demanding job, loading and unloading, at times with no helpers. + Operate hydraulic hand controls to lift/load refuse and dispose of trash at designated facilities. + Courteous interaction with our customers and perform other miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned. **WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT:** + Extensive physical activity requiring strenuous work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects over 50 pounds. + Work environment involves exposure to physical risks such as moving mechanical parts, requiring adherence to basic safety precautions. + Exposure to outside weather, including wet and/or humid conditions, fumes, and vibration. Noise level is usually moderate. **MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:** + Valid Class B CDL with air brakes endorsement minimum. + Ability to read, write, comprehend, and communicate in English. High school diploma or equivalent preferred. + Minimum 1 year of related experience. + Basic knowledge of truck components to complete pre‑ and post‑trip inspections. To be considered for any of our current openings, you must complete an application at **www.careers.wasteconnections.com** . Once you select your position of interest, you will find application information and additional instructions. We offer excellent benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a flexible spending account, long‑term and short‑term disability insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, and unlimited opportunities to “Connect with Your Future.” Benefits overview: https://careers.wasteconnections.com/us/en/benefits Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.