Local Tractor Trailer CDL Driver- Longview, WA

Waste Connections•Longview, WA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Waste Control, a Waste Connections company, is seeking a dependable, safety-focused CDL Class A Tractor-Trailer Driver to transport waste and recyclable materials in a 53-foot trailer between transfer stations, mill facilities, and Headquarters Road Landfill for disposal. The role involves four trips per day and local routes with a home-daily schedule. The position pays $29.00 per hour and offers frequent overtime opportunities, benefits, and opportunities for career advancement. The driver must operate a manual-transmission tractor-trailer and comply with DOT regulations, company policies, and safety procedures. The job involves vehicle inspections, route and dispatch documentation, load security, communication with dispatch and facility personnel, and physically demanding work in varying weather and operating conditions.

Requirements

Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License with no restrictions.
Ability to operate a manual transmission and interstate routes without license restrictions.
At least one year of tractor-trailer driving experience.
Clean driving record and commitment to safe driving practices.
Strong understanding of DOT regulations and transportation safety standards.
Ability to read, write, and understand work orders, route sheets, and reports.
Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening, background check, and DOT requirements.
Strong customer service and communication skills.
Ability to perform physically demanding work in varying weather conditions.
Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds or more.
Ability to climb, bend, stoop, reach, and enter and exit truck cabs multiple times throughout the day.
Ability to work around moving machinery, traffic, noise, fumes, dust, and vibration while following safety protocols.

Responsibilities

Safely operate a Class A tractor-trailer with a 53-foot trailer on assigned local routes.
Transport garbage, recyclables, and other live loads between transfer stations, mills, and disposal facilities.
Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections, checking tires, lights, fluid levels, brakes, and safety equipment.
Follow DOT regulations, company policies, and safety procedures.
Read route sheets, tablets, and dispatch instructions to complete routes accurately and on time.
Maintain accurate logs, inspection reports, and required documentation.
Communicate professionally with dispatchers, customers, and facility personnel.
Secure loads and verify compliance with transportation and disposal requirements.
Promptly report vehicle defects, accidents, or safety concerns.
Perform additional duties as assigned.