CDL Driver
About The Position
El Dorado Disposal, a Waste Connections company, is hiring a safety-conscious CDL Driver in Placerville, California. The role involves operating a garbage truck on assigned routes to collect solid waste. It is physically demanding and performed outdoors in all weather conditions. The position is full-time, with a Monday–Friday schedule starting at 3:30 a.m. or 4:30 a.m., depending on the line of business, and occasional Saturdays as needed. Starting pay is $27.50 per hour, with a stated range of $27.00 to $32.00 per hour. Drivers read route sheets, service assigned customers, inspect and maintain vehicles, use hydraulic hand controls to load and dispose of refuse, and interact courteously with customers. The work may involve loading and unloading without helpers. Conditions include strenuous physical activity, lifting, pushing, or pulling objects over 50 pounds, moving mechanical parts, wet weather, fumes, vibration, and usually moderate noise.
Requirements
- Valid Class A or B CDL with air brakes endorsement.
- At least 1 year of experience directly related to the specified duties and responsibilities.
- Basic knowledge of truck components to complete pre- and post-trip inspections.
- Ability to perform strenuous physical work, including lifting, pushing, or pulling objects over 50 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Waste experience is preferred but not required.
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Responsibilities
- Safely operate a garbage truck on specified routes to collect solid waste.
- Read route sheets and service each customer identified on the sheet or assigned by the dispatcher.
- Perform routine vehicle inspections and maintenance, including checking fluids, safety equipment, and tires.
- Perform physically demanding loading and unloading, sometimes without helpers.
- Operate hydraulic hand controls to lift and load refuse and dispose of trash at designated facilities.
- Interact courteously with customers.
- Perform other miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Safety bonuses of up to $2,000–$3,000 a year.
- Boot allowance of up to $250 a year.
- Uniforms and PPE gear provided.
- Overtime.
- Medical insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Flexible spending account.
- Long-term and short-term disability insurance.
- Life insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Unlimited opportunities to “Connect with Your Future.”
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
