A Day In The Life Of A Trash Truck Driver

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My name is Nick Flores. I wanted to show the world that it is possible to take care of the world and at the same time make a nice living. I am a swing driver for Republic Services. If you have any questions, feel free to ask! If you would like to support the channel feel free to like and subscribe or buy me a super thanks! Thank you for all the support. #pov #garbageman #4k #garbagetruck #republicservices
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[@steveschwarz9216]

Dang man! No love for your scale operator? You cut me deep Nick!😂😂😂😂😂 Great video!!!!

[@TrashyButClassy1776]

Hahahaha what’s up Steve!! Thank you!!

[@emerzonromero9143]

I was at Republic for 2 years before i got myself fired, with WM now and after being on both sides I’ve come to realize republic is WAY more laid back and giving, definitely one of the best companies in waste industry

[@TrashyButClassy1776]

What did you do to get fired? Yeah dude republic is so laid back. We were GFL before Republic bought us that company was the most laid back company ever lol

[@emerzonromero9143]

Yea dude i cant even have a phone in my hand without the camera going off now but got used to it lol, i was clocking in and out from workday on my phone at home, i wanted all my hours shiiii 😂

[@nokia3750]

Great video. Definitely no lies told 💯💯💯

[@DecrepitBiden]

This looks much easier than hauling groceries for ALDI. We used to load the pallets into the trailer by ourselves, but now the distribution personnel does it, so that saves us 2 hours a day. But they load incorrectly, just putting pallets inside the trailer. There's an art to loading so it does NOT spill for the driver, but they don't care. Once we get to the store, the 1 pallet jack meant for us to use are not fully charged, as the store employees love using them, when there's 3 other pallet jacks for them to use. So we gotta use these 3 other pallets jacks, which lengthens your unload time, which we don't really get paid for. You could file a claim for the extra hours, but they rarely pay those claims. Each pallet is wrapped only once, to save plastic wrap & time, which equates to $$$$$. If you take a turn too fast in any turn, there goes that pallet, spilling all over inside the trailer.

[@TrashyButClassy1776]

Exactly what you described is what I had to deal with when I worked for a company called QCD. trash is definitely easier it’s mindless

[@MrHunt916]

Man covering random routes is a challenge especially if it’s not sequenced. Finding all the stops. Finding all the containers. Knowing which ones go and don’t go on a particular day. Not knowing the trucks tolerances as far as how well it packs. How fast the arms are. Etc

[@TrashyButClassy1776]

Those are definitely real struggles. Lucky for us, literally EVERYONE has their own designated truck. Thanks for the comment!

[@jbeltran8245]

I am a relief driver and this is exactly what I have to do , I get a little more money than regular drivers but still should be more !

[@joshbras4574]

I start tomorrow. For orientation. Thanks for the video 🙌🏾💯

[@TrashyButClassy1776]

This video was exactly for new hires starting my brother. Glad it reached you, you’re most welcome. God bless

[@neutralmatt4771]

As an 18 yr old who is a week away from taking my class A test, i hope to join you in doing this very soon 😎

[@TrashyButClassy1776]

Good luck lil brother! Listen, study the absolute piss out of the test, don’t forget the air brakes and you’ll be set. Hit me up if you need help with anything.

[@DJBigMac209]

I live in a court with 6 triplex's and very hard to do a complete round without having to forward/reverse a dozen times. It used to take each different truck about 5-8 minutes to get the cans dumped, but I make it a point to have them lined up in a way that makes it easy for them to collect. But 90% of the time I just help them but moving the bin to the arm move away grab another and by the time its done dumping and setting it back I am ready to load the arm with another. Now it takes each truck with 6 bins from 5-8 minute down to 2-3 minutes in the court. had one truck blow a hydraulic line and fluid started leaking everywhere, maintenance crew wasn't at the shop for another 35 minutes so I grabbed a shove and helped him put absorbent(basically cat litter) down and spread out while we waited. I know it's not smart to be doing that, but I just don't stand near or under the arm while it's moving and wait to grab and put another bin in the claw when it's fully retracted back to the truck. Haven't missed a day in a year and a half and they actually have made it a point to hit my court first instead of next to last in my area which I appreciate. You all have a really cool job, and if I wasn't 43yrs old fighting off prostate cancer and have suffered 2 T.I.A(mini strokes) and 1 actual stroke, I would try and get hired at Republic Services(in my area) to do side loading trash pickup.

[@TrashyButClassy1776]

Dang man I love hearing this. Every trash guy I know loves the help from customers so thank you very much from all of us. Prayers for you! I’ll post some more trash videos so you can be a trash man vicariously through my videos ❤️

[@lovecars2607]

Hi, great job! I do the same work in Germany! If I move to USA, i know what I can do for living ☺️ Best regards from Germany 🥂😃

[@TrashyButClassy1776]

Hi! That’s amazing! If you ever come out to Colorado I’ll get you set up! Thank you so much!

[@MrTspeeds07]

You have a great attitude on life. Great video!

[@TrashyButClassy1776]

Thank you very much I appreciate it! It’s a lot of work to make videos like this so the positive feedback helps out lol

[@MrTspeeds07]

Plus adding to the fact you have 4 kids I don’t know how you do it. I’m currently a UPS driver for 6 years, I make 40+ an hour with great benefits but I’m beginning to hate the job. We sold our house in south Florida, built our dream house on an acre of land. I’m still working in south FL and go visit my wife and kids every couple of weeks and I’m staying in my parents spare bedroom while I’m in FL(I can’t transfer with UPS bc the closest Hub is a hour and half way). Our plan is to try and pay the rest of the mortgage off and be debt free. I’m 34 and still have another 25 plus years to work before retirement, and I’m still trying to find my purpose in life. I love the freedom that my job gives me and meeting all the people I do on my route. Anyways, I recently walked into a Waste Pro to see if they were Hiring and after talking to the manager he really seemed like he wanted me to apply. Starting rate was 20 bucks an hour and he said after 9 months they would send me to a class to get my CDL. Could you tell me about the negative parts of being a garbage man? You seem like a positive guy so that might be hard but I would just like to get your perspective on it.. maybe a future video 👍

[@JJ9715]

Would you ever consider doing some video content on collecting the trash and compacting it?

[@TrashyButClassy1776]

Yeah! I actually have a bunch of video recorded of more work related content I’ll work on editing and posting it soon!

[@user-xg4ht2ri1l]

Im a residential recycle driver for republic in Richmond ca. Honestly it’s not bad but what bothers a lot of my co workers and myself is the lack of communication with management. Also the lack of maintenance other than that it’s an ok place to work.

[@TrashyButClassy1776]

I think that’s everywhere my brother. Make sure your upper management knows what they lack that way they can own it and change it. Thanks for the comment! I would not mind the California weather at all lol

[@anthonyaguirre5057]

What time do you guys start and how many hours a week? I was doing front load in sac but i ended up resigning

[@nateguzman9574]

Awesome content! I'm strongly considering getting into the industry myself post military career. Keep doing what you do brother!

[@TrashyButClassy1776]

I appreciate that! Thank you so much! Hell yeah do it to it! If you need ANY help just hit me up dude I don’t mind helping out at all!

[@TheNVTrashMan]

A marvelous video! Ive been enthusiastic about the industry since I can remmeber and have been an observer of the industry for as long as I can remember, which led to me eventually documenting trucks/routes for the internet lol. It is cool to see the republic trucks/operations from this property, are there any residential operations at that yard and what kind of side loaders do they use? Here in Las Vegas/Henderson NV Republic runs a 24 hour operation due to the roll off compactors they service at the casinos and over top bins. The side loaders are my favorite though. I have heard of safes being thrown out and have witnessed some collectors trying to crack one open years back. I also was recently told about someone that snuck a car in a roll off container and how it came out at the transfer station when the truck was dumping. It is very fun seeing how routes and such are sequenced and exploring new areas not knowing what you will find haha. I've seen lots of big residential routes for drivers with lots of backing and new areas being built so more stops being added. It is honestly very cool seeing how you guys do your job and tackle the day to get it all done. I would love to see more content. With the weather here in NV ive learned about the term 'locking up' due to the intense heat and got to learn about the regimine drivers use to stay hydrated. It is a tough job and I am glad it compensates well and i appreciate the hard work you all do each and everyday.

[@TrashyButClassy1776]

Yo my brother! I’ve actually watched a lot of your videos I love them! There is residential here at our yard but we don’t have any side loads trucks. All the residential is either through a rear load truck or what’s called a curotto truck. That’s so interesting with the hours of Vegas! I’ve always wondered how they do it. I’m curious about Arizona too! That’s funny you say that about safes. I actually found a safe and cracked it open about 10 years and found a lot of money in it! I have about 7 hours of footage from a POV perspective that I have to go through and upload I’ll make sure I get on it soon! Thank you for the kind words brother take care.

[@Tommy_Gunz194]

I have an interview for tomorrow wish me luck

[@TrashyButClassy1776]

Amazing. Good luck!! Which location?

[@MrHunt916]

Shout out. I drive ASL for the same company. I stared in FL and moved over. I love my job everyday. BU448 Las Vegas

[@TrashyButClassy1776]

My brother! Very nice. I feel the same way. Today I'm so happy. I get to go service of my favorite State Parks here in Colorado. It fills my soul I love it so much.

[@darielcollazo5669]

Im about to start with meridian waste as a swinger. Starting up 31 per hr 55 hrs a week. Let see how it goes

[@TrashyButClassy1776]

Hell yeah get that money!!

[@erichill1230]

i would like for you show all of the other drivers

[@TrashyButClassy1776]

What exactly would you like to see?

[@erichill1230]

@@TrashyButClassy1776 the routes and the landfill and there trucks and do they have a youtube channel and thank you for all of you do at your job

[@TheAbrahamsf]

i got my interview with republic this friday!! any pointers?

[@TrashyButClassy1776]

Hell yeah!!! Good luck! Which location? Yes just let them know your main priority is safety.

[@TheAbrahamsf]

@@TrashyButClassy1776 I will work out of the Anaheim yard out in California but actually thinking in a few years I might head out to Colorado!

[@TrashyButClassy1776]

@@TheAbrahamsf my brother let me know what the starting pay is when you start please! If you do let me know I’ll help you out

[@TheAbrahamsf]

@@TrashyButClassy1776 yea man the pay they told me starts at 29.97 if I'm not mistaken

[@TheAbrahamsf]

@@TrashyButClassy1776 yea brotha they told me they pay 29.97

[@MrHunt916]

We work for the same company and share the same passion. We should link up sometime maybe do a livestream or something

[@TrashyButClassy1776]

Yeah that would be awesome. Which location you at?

[@huanronghu4432]

Hey Nicholas, thank you for making this video. Question: how long did it take for you to not only get your required licenses but also get hired by Republic Services to start driving the truck or trucks? Basically, what is the whole process like? I always had an appreciation for trash trucks and the drivers, but I never knew that I may want to consider it as a possible career after the pandemic hit. I am based in Southern California, and Republic Services happens to be the waste hauler for my city ha-ha.

[@TrashyButClassy1776]

My brother! Hope you’re doing well. I just made a whole video for you regarding your questions and interest let me if you have any other questions. ❤️ Becoming A Trash Truck Driver (Comprehensive Guide) kzbin.info/www/bejne/iqLRf4Wjh9WUoas

[@Cash.y-wn6ej]

What was your job when you were 18? Were you a truck driver or... What?

[@TrashyButClassy1776]

I was a rear load driver, I made this video last week it’s actually one of the trucks I drove back then Garbage Trucks In Action! Massive Garbage Truck Compilation | Republic Services kzbin.info/www/bejne/hnanlXl7btaogKc

[@codeinexcrazzy]

Trying to get hired but nobody responded yet

[@TrashyButClassy1776]

Call them

[@codeinexcrazzy]

@@TrashyButClassy1776 bet I’ll try again tomorrow

[@TrashyButClassy1776]

@@codeinexcrazzy which location my brother?

[@Lisa-ix9sn]

Are the trucks automatic or manual?

[@user-nd8xb9bq4r]

😂 i wish i made that much

[@TrashyButClassy1776]

Shit lol where about: are you?

[@user-nd8xb9bq4r]

Philly

[@andrewgibson4132]

Also im on blue crew and you get paid more on top i made 6 k in two weeks on blue crew with republic

[@TrashyButClassy1776]

Hell yeah that’s awesome!! I wouldn’t mind being on the blue crew

[@Dav-to2pm]

What’s blue crew fellas ?

[@castellanos2011]

How hard is it to get on board? I’ve had my class b for almost 2 years and they are hiring here in Austin Tx.

[@TrashyButClassy1776]

Shouldn’t be too hard! My advice to you is to find a local Republic driver and have him help you get on use his name as a referral so you both can get a bonus. That is the best way to go about doing it.

[@JoseMiguelHuerta28]

Looks fun! Alot of hrs! Where in Colorado is this bro?

[@TrashyButClassy1776]

It’s the best. In Denver CO

[@JoseMiguelHuerta28]

@@TrashyButClassy1776 a few years back i was trying to get into Waste management, i live in longmont but i lost interest and now im trying to do this…How clean does your driving record has to be for this? Thanks for replying btw 🙏🏻

[@curtiseli542]

It's not crazy that you have to wake up that early it's just what you have to do.

[@garbageman-wu9ck]

U get half of route then go to the landfill? Shyt pack it until u cant pack nomore..

[@TrashyButClassy1776]

I wish. Our trucks are capable of packing up to 14 tons. Republic don’t like for us to go over 10 tons lol

[@BoBPrivateSecurity1]

Does republic pay every week or every two weeks ?

[@TrashyButClassy1776]

Every week

[@justinalec8718]

Dude as someone only 3 years in and a former republic driver im so happy to see you flurish with that company. But man did i have such a different experience as a driver starting off with republic in arizona. Deff dont have as many nice words to say about that company lol

[@TrashyButClassy1776]

That’s kind of you to say thank you lol. What part of AZ? My family and I were actually looking to transfer thanks for saying something lol

[@justinalec8718]

@nicholasflores4498 i worked out of the yard in phoenix off 51st and lower buckeye. I had a route two days out of the week in phoenix. Still miss that route to this day and then the other two days had a route in a neighborhood in buckeye about 30 to 40 mins from the yard. I was there a year and a half and just couldnt put up with the bs anymore. There forming a union now though so its been over a year since i left so ive been debating going back.

[@justinalec8718]

@nicholasflores4498 even with only being there a year and some change i have so much i could say but i did 8 months in rear load with the cans being in the ground and we used to run all day and then finally after i basically threatened to quit i got put in side load and did about 9 months. But man do they work you to the bone. Im talking sun up sun down but with 14yrs im sure you know already man. Do you guys do saturdays in front load over there? I have front load experience now too and have been thinking about coming back to do front load

[@TrashyButClassy1776]

Very nice I’m not too familiar with the Arizona area but we were looking at Yuma. Ohhhhh yeah dude back when I first started when I was around 18-20 we would work from 6am to almost 9pm its was fucking nuts now that I think about it lol. It’s so easy out here in Colorado they have almost all routes down sized so much that it’s not a hassle to do any route.

[@TrashyButClassy1776]

Also yes we work every other Saturday! We even have Sunday routes lol

[@geddon436]

How far does the six figure go in your area of colorado?

[@TrashyButClassy1776]

Honestly not as far as it should. I’ve owned my home for a little over 5 years so my mortgage isn’t too crazy. I have 4 children and a wife were able to live pretty comfortably, save a decent amount and still have money left over to invest a little

[@jamisongillen]

How many years have you been driving at republic before you earned 100k per year? Class A or B?

[@TrashyButClassy1776]

I’ve been pulling 100 solidly for last 5 years. Class B my brother.

[@tobiasjaramillo4383]

Can you do more work day, day in a life videos

[@TrashyButClassy1776]

I would absolutely love too! I’ll start tomorrow

[@markanthonydominguez643]

I'm from the Philippines. Can I become a trash truck driver in the US?

[@TrashyButClassy1776]

Yes you could. If you move over here you simply just get your cdl license in what ever state you plan to move to and you can get a job driving the trash trucks

[@chrisb7295]

Interview me I'm a decade in as a shaker I have stories and knowledge to spread

[@TrashWhisperer308]

You are one handsome garbage truck driver

[@TrashyButClassy1776]

Thank you

[@jeraldford3494]

I've done this 35 years retired now 😁

[@MrFresh559]

You can apply with a class A ?

[@TrashyButClassy1776]

Yeah you sure you could!

[@MrFresh559]

@@TrashyButClassy1776 thanks bro I appreciate it

[@SitoninV]

Cheers from Vancouver BC ✌️ How much %of your income goest to taxes? I pay a bit over 30% in Canada

[@TrashyButClassy1776]

Cheers my brother! 🍺 I pay around 10% in taxes! I have a lot of babies though and my wife stays home which allows me to claim up to 6 people on my taxes

[@SitoninV]

@@TrashyButClassy1776 wow that's awesome! I have2 kids and stays home wife but it doesn't reduce me anything.

[@okletstryit23]

Why are you not wearing your uniform shirt where am at that would be a write up, I The only way you can Get a hundred thousand a year Or more is doing a lot of S.O.S. and Involuntary for everything that comes up. I been at Republic Services for 2 years people ask me do I liked here and I say no and they look Is at me weird and I say I Love it just don't wake me up.

[@TrashyButClassy1776]

They’re pretty lenient over here, and on top of that I was technically off the clock because I was on my lunch hour. Thanks for the comment! I’ve been woken up a few times on route hahaha people like to check on people I guess

[@riseupstudios12]

I have a interview with Republic for a driver trainee position on Wednesday. I’m just wondering how you make 100k or more because after training I would only be at 22 an hour and even with like 10 hours of overtime a week there’s no way I’m even grossing 50k in a year I could only assume it’s because of what state and city pays better and or it looks like your on the commercial front load position as well as how long you have been with the company. I would be doing a residential route if I get the job.

[@TrashyButClassy1776]

Which state are you in? That probably is what it is. Out here in Colorado the pay is a lot higher than that. When you start do your best to try and get in front load. Front load pays more

[@riseupstudios12]

@@TrashyButClassy1776 I live in Missouri

[@riseupstudios12]

@@TrashyButClassy1776 I figured it up with overtime I was kinda off but still it was about 58k which isn’t bad but still off from that 100k mark but maybe like with you said getting into front load I could get closer to that number

[@shane6713]

Same thing I was going to ask. I was offered 26.00 as a residential driver in Louisville KY

[@riseupstudios12]

@@TrashyButClassy1776 I got offered the job so I’m excited

[@louisgordon-415]

Are you union?

[@TrashyButClassy1776]

Negative. I do think some locations are though

[@Hualapai702]

How do I apply? I live in Las Vegas Nevada

[@TrashyButClassy1776]

First you need your cdl class b. Than you can go to Republic Service website and apply online.

[@Hualapai702]

@@TrashyButClassy1776 I have it! I been a school & tour bus driver for 8 years.

[@TrashyButClassy1776]

@@Hualapai702 yay! Give me a second I’ll get you the link

[@TrashyButClassy1776]

@@Hualapai702 jobs.republicservices.com/us/en/search-results

[@Hualapai702]

@@TrashyButClassy1776 Thanks so much, also for the video. 💯🤝🏽

[@brettk3588]

How hard is to learn to drive these trucks?

[@TrashyButClassy1776]

I have been a driver trainer for over 5 years. It’s a lot to take in but with repetition and learning from somebody good it’s not that hard. Are you thinking about learning how to drive these trucks?

[@Lisa-ix9sn]

Are the trucks automatic or manual?

[@TrashyButClassy1776]

@@Lisa-ix9sn they are automatic. All of them

[@Victor-td3kp]

"Promo SM"

[@TrashyButClassy1776]

What does that mean lol

[@nikeboy1315]

How do you become a garbage truck driver ?

[@TrashyButClassy1776]

I could do a whole video on it if you would like? Pretty much get your cdl class b permit, than you get your license and apply

[@jnoobie9921]

I applied twice to republic out in Anaheim and didnt get selected 🫡

[@Lisa-ix9sn]

Are the trucks automatic or manual?

[@Lisa-ix9sn]

Are the trucks automatic or manual?