Local Route Drivers – Willmar, Mn - Heavy Equipment Operators Encouraged

ALL LOCATIONS: Alexandria, Redwood Falls, Mankato & Willmar, MN

STARTING WAGE RANGE: $65,780.00 - $85,800.00 Annually (depending upon experience)

JOB TYPE: Full Time (typically 50 hours per week, overtime hours are regularly available)

SCHEDULE: Shifts begin between 5:00 AM to 6:00 AM, typically Monday through Friday. Shift start & length may vary by route & location, 4 or 5 day shifts available.

POSTING DATES: 9/2/2026 through 10/3/2026

• WCS will help interested candidates earn their CDL (typically a 6-to-8-week Program).
• Work locally so you can be home with your family every night and most weekends.
• Stable, year-round employment with continuous growth opportunities.
• Comprehensive on-the-job training / certification provided (including CDL Program and Forklift Certification).
• Company paid DOT Health Card (MEC) renewal for current Drivers.
• Uniforms, safety vests and personal protective equipment provided.
• Competitive pay & Overtime hours are regularly available.
• Company paid employee Health Insurance premium.
• Paid Time Off & paid Holidays.
• Profit Sharing & 401(k) plus a generous company match, upon eligibility.
• Free residential trash service at the employee’s home within WCS service areas.
• Frequent employee appreciation events, meals, & recognition.
• The opportunity to work with a collaborative workforce and the potential for career advancement.
• When you work for West Central Sanitation, you are not just a number. You will be well prepared to begin your career – a professional, competent, and skilled member of the team. Our employees are dedicated, work hard, and always keep safety top of mind.

Drivers in this position operate heavy-duty trucks with front or rear load lift attachments. Using specialized equipment on their truck, they pick up and service residential or commercial containers filled with trash, recyclable material, or yard waste. Containers may weigh in excess of 1,000 pounds and, at times, may require the maneuvering of wheeled containers to a pick-up staging area. They then transport the material to a disposal, transfer or recycling facility when the truck has reached the legal load capacity.

Safe driving is crucial when traveling and maneuvering the truck in high traffic / congested roadways, driveways, alleyways, and lots around other vehicles and under highlines. A high level of skill, especially regarding backing maneuvers, is essential to being successful as a commercial driver.

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be legally eligible to work in the United States
• Must successfully complete and pass applicable pre-employment background check, driving record review, physical and drug screening
• Ability to perform the physical requirements and demands of the position
• Must reliably commute to the designated work location, and may relocate before beginning employment

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• 2 years or more of relevant work experience in transportation, driving or logistics is preferred
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered adequate
• Commercial Driver’s License is required

• Ability to operate large, heavy-duty vehicles
• Ability to drive safely and learn new processes
• Ability to work a consistent work schedule, as punctuality is required
• Ability to communicate clearly, verbally and in writing
• Ability to hear at a level sufficient to communicate effectively with others
• Ability to operate a tablet / basic computer skills
• Maintains a strong work ethic with a focus on safety

• Ability to provide or acquire a current Class A or Class B Minnesota Commercial Driver’s License…