How much does a Garbage Truck Driver make in the United States? The average Garbage Truck Driver salary in the United States is $56,832 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $50,313 and $64,297. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Garbage Truck Driver Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Garbage Truck Driver Salary $44,378 US March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Garbage Truck Driver Salary $50,313 US March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Garbage Truck Driver Salary $56,832 US March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Garbage Truck Driver Salary $64,297 US March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Garbage Truck Driver Salary $71,094 US March 26, 2024
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What is a Garbage Truck Driver ?

Garbage truck or dustcart refers to a truck specially designed to collect municipal solid waste and haul the collected waste to a solid waste treatment facility such as a landfill. Other common names for this type of truck include trash truck in the United States, and rubbish truck, junk truck, dumpster, bin wagon, dustbin lorry, bin lorry or bin van elsewhere. Technical names include waste collection vehicle and refuse collection vehicle. These trucks are a common sight in most urban areas. Major U.S. manufacturers of garbage trucks include Mack and Autocar Trucks. Major manufacturers of gar...

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county-wastemontgomery.com - New York , NY
**Local Garbage Truck Driver / 5K BONUS** ****Job Title**** Local Garbage Truck Driver / 5K BONUS****Primary Location**** Montgomery, New York****Employee Type**** Employee****Job Description**** We have an immediate position available for a **Class B** **Driver** to support local routes based out of **Montgomery, NY**. Drivers interested in secure, steady employment in a family atmosphere are encouraged to apply. **This position is eligible for a $5000 Stay On Bonus** **Responsibilities** include: + Performs complete pre-trip inspection including, but not limited to, checking tire pressure, fluid levels, safety equipment, gauges and controls. + Drives heavy diesel truck to and from customer locations and disposal area(s). + Moves waste bin to position accessible by truck and closes all enclosure gates, as necessary. + Operates hydraulic hand controls to lift/load refuse, operate compactor and dispose of collected material at the designated facility. + Cleans waste from the packer blad
- 1 day ago
Ace Recycling and Disposal, Inc - Salt Lake City , UT
**Rear Load Garbage Truck Driver** + **Job Tracking ID**: 512957-764089 + **Job Location**: Salt Lake City, UT + **Job Level**: Entry Level (less than 2 years) + **Level of Education**: Any + **Job Type**: Full-Time/Regular + **Date Updated**: March 22, 2021 + **Years of Experience**: Not Applicable + **Starting Date**: March 23, 2021
- 1 day ago
Liberty Ashes Inc - Jamaica , NY
Job Description Job Description You would be joining a team of experienced and professional trade waste haulers that specialize in commercial waste in the five boroughs of New York City. The job includes driving the routes and collecting all trash/recyclables 6 nights a week. Company Description Liberty Ashes is a family owned and operated carting company that employs over 40 people. We have been servicing the 5 boroughs of New York City for over 50 years! Company Description Liberty Ashes is a family owned and operated carting company that employs over 40 people. We have been servicing the 5 boroughs of New York City for over 50 years!
- 2 days ago
SELECT SANITATION INC - Charlotte , NC
Job Description Job Description DRIVERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR SERVICING ASSIGNED ROUTE(S) WITH THE COLLECTION AND HAULING OF WASTE AND RECYCLING MATERIALS TO A DISPOSAL SITE OR RECYCLING PLANT. OPERATE TRUCK IN A SAFE MANNER IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS AND COMPANY POLICIES. EMPTYING TRASH/RECYCLING RECEPTACLES INTO TRUCK AND HAULING TO DISPOSAL SITE. REPLACE CONTAINERS BACK NEATLY AT CURB. CLEAN UP WASTE SPILLS OR OVERFLOWS. CONDUCT PRE-TRIP AND POST-TRIP INSPECTIONS. PROFESSIONAL INTERACTION WITH INTERAL AND EXTERNAL CUSTOMERS. CLEAN WASTE FROM PACKER BLADE AND CLEAN TRUCK BODY DAILY.
- 3 days ago
Waste Connections - Somerset , KY
Who Are We? WASTE CONNECTIONS, Inc. (NYSE: WCN): is a non-hazardous solid waste services company that provides solid waste collection, transfer, disposal, and recycling services in the U.S. and Canada. Our employees foster a work culture of Servant Leadership. Our goal is to create an environment where self-directed, empowered employees strive to consistently fulfill our constituent commitments and seek to create positive impacts through interactions with customers, communities, and fellow employees, always relying on our Operating Values as the foundation for our existence. Because we operate with a highly decentralized structure, we look for individuals who are energetic and have individual initiative and creativity. Bring your passion to succeed and you'll quickly discover that great opportunities are all around you. At Waste Connections, you'll thrive if you are friendly, dedicated, and prefer a work hard/play harder culture that is focused on maintaining our reputation as the prem
- 3 days ago
Wcnorthwest - Greenville , SC
Garbage Truck Driver page is loaded **Garbage Truck Driver** **Garbage Truck Driver** locations5184-Greenville time typeFull time posted onPosted Yesterday job requisition idR-43702 ****Job Title**** Garbage Truck Driver****Primary Location**** Greenville, Texas****Employee Type**** Employee****Job Description**** Waste Connections has an immediate opening for a Local Truck Driver at our site in Greenville, TX. The position will be responsible for driving a residential garbage truck with a helper on specified routes to collect garbage and transport to the appropriate facility. This job is very physical and works outside in all weather conditions. Monday-Friday 6:30 am start time typically working a 10+ hour day with occasional extra overtime on Saturdays. Because of the OT you will make between $68,000 and $72,000 your first year. Plus we offer family benefits, discounted stock purchase plan, 401k, and vacation. ***Please apply online at www.wasteconnectons.com or call Lance at 360-281
- 4 days ago

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