Automated Side Load Garbage Route Driver- Hermiston, OR

Waste Connections

19h•$31•Onsite

About The Position

Sanitary Disposal, a Waste Connections company, is seeking a highly safe, reliable, and motivated CDL Rear Load Garbage Route Driver to join their team in Hermiston, OR. This position operates an Automated Side Load Garbage Truck, providing essential waste collection services to local communities. The company invites dependable, team-oriented, service-driven individuals who are passionate about environmental responsibility to connect and grow their careers. Waste Connections is an integrated solid waste services company that provides solid waste collection, transfer, disposal and recycling services in mostly exclusive and secondary markets. Their goal is to create an environment where self-directed, empowered employees strive to consistently fulfill commitments and create positive impacts through interactions with customers, communities, and fellow employees. Waste Connections is committed to protecting the health of the communities they serve and values hard work, dedication, safety, integrity, and pride in work. The company offers opportunities for beneficial training and professional development to enhance skills and lead to a promising future. They foster a work hard/play hard culture focused on maintaining their reputation as a premier waste services company. Waste Connections operates with a highly decentralized structure, seeking energetic individuals who demonstrate initiative and creativity. Diversity and inclusion are essential to their success, hiring and empowering capable people from various backgrounds and leading with their values. For over 20 years, they have maintained a culture of safety, integrity, and service, built on taking care of each other and the communities they serve.

Requirements

Valid Class A or Class B CDL with air brake endorsement (required)
Ability to safely operate a garbage truck on assigned routes
Strong time-management, organization, and prioritization skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Commitment to safety, reliability, and customer service

Nice To Haves

Prior waste or refuse experience preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

Safely operate a CDL truck on designated routes to collect solid waste
Review and follow daily routes using a route tablet
Service all customers listed on the route or as assigned by dispatch
Perform routine vehicle inspections and maintenance (fluids, tires, safety equipment)
Operate hydraulic controls to collect and dispose of refuse at designated facilities
Perform physical work including loading and unloading, at times without helpers
Maintain courteous, professional interactions with customers
Follow all safety procedures and company policies
Perform additional duties as assigned