Garbage industry

Discussion in 'Waste Removal and Garbage Truck Driver Forum' started by jlembie35, Jul 27, 2015.

  1. Shaggy

    Shaggy Road Train Member

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    Each Company/ Location varies with Pay structure and if union or not.

    No matter what, It's the "garbage" business. Going to earn your pay, no way around it.
     
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  3. ddeldgeetar

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    Yes garbage can pay. I work as a residential garbage driver for a Chicagoland area company and pay does top out at 33 an hour (Union). Understand that you work very hard physically for your pay but the job can be a lot of fun as well.
     
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  4. jlembie35

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    I'd work my butt off for 33/hr! What's it like as a new guy at a company like yours??
     
  5. ddeldgeetar

    ddeldgeetar Bobtail Member

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    It all depends on how you present yourself and how you work. I am a newbie myself (4 months this week) but I've worked my tail off and my supervisors and coworkers have taken notice. I am treated more like an experienced employee and receive more difficult routes than the other new guys. I also receive a lot more respect from my coworkers. I get a lot of hours because of where I'm generally routed and I treat this as a reward for my work. Even at my starting wage I am making great money. I can only imagine how good the checks will be at top scale.
     
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  6. HalpinUout

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    You must work for republic... What shop are you out of Crestwood?
     
  7. ddeldgeetar

    ddeldgeetar Bobtail Member

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    Nope! I am with the largest independent garbage company in IL if that helps.
     
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    ddeldgeetar Bobtail Member

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    Yessir
     
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