Now Hiring a CDL Trainee in Ketchikan Alaska

Employer: Waste Connections

Location: Ketchikan, AK, 99901

Date Posted: 2025-07-02

Job Description:

Now Hiring a CDL Driver Trainee in Ketchikan, AK!

💼 Get Paid to Earn Your CDL — No Experience Needed!

Dreaming of a CDL career but can’t afford training? We’ve got you covered.
Alaska Waste, a Waste Connections company, is now hiring a CDL Driver Trainee in Ketchikan, AK.

If you’re a hard worker with a great attitude and a clean driving record, this is your chance to get paid $25.00 per hour while you train and then transition into a $27.00 per hour full-time CDL driving role.

No CDL? No problem. We’ll pay you to get it!

🎓 Here’s How It Works

  • 💵 $25.00 per hour during your training phase

  • 🏫 Complete a weeklong classroom course, behind-the-wheel training, and road test

  • 🪪 Earn your Class B CDL with air brakes endorsement

  • 🚚 Step into a full-time Local Driver role at $27.00 per hour

🗓 Training Timeline

You can complete the full process and start your driving career in as little as 3 weeks! Most individuals can get it within a few months!

🚛 Once You’re a CDL Driver, You’ll:

  • Operate a garbage truck safely on local routes

  • Collect solid waste and recyclables from residential and commercial customers

  • Follow route sheets and work independently

  • Perform daily vehicle inspections and basic maintenance

  • Provide friendly, professional service to customers

🛠 What You’ll Need

  • ✅ A valid Class D license and ability to obtain a CDL permit within 90 days of start date

  • 🧾 A clean driving record

  • 💪 Physically able to lift 50+ lbs and work in all weather conditions

  • 🗣 Strong communication + basic reading/writing skills (English required)

  • 🎓 High school diploma or GED preferred

  • 💼 1+ year of general work experience (related experience is a plus)

🌟 Why Work for Alaska Waste?

We’re part of the Waste Connections family — one of the most respected, stable companies in the State of Alaska.

  • 🏠 Local routes — home every night

  • 💪 Job security in an essential service

  • 🚀 Career advancement opportunities

  • 👥 Team-first, safety-focused environment

  • 🛠 Ongoing support to help you grow

💼 Your Benefits Package Includes:

  • 🏥 Medical, dental, and vision insurance

  • 💳 Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

  • 🛡 Short- & long-term disability

  • 🧾 Life insurance

  • 💰 401(k) with company match

  • 🎉 Paid holidays and vacation

  • 🔄 Unlimited opportunities to “Connect with Your Future”

📍 How to Apply

👉 Visit www.wasteconnections.com
🔍 Search for CDL Trainee – Ketchikan
📝 Complete your application today!

Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.

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