CDL Driver

Waste Connections

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Green Team of San Jose, a Waste Connections company, is looking for a safety conscious CDL Driver to join their team in San Jose, CA. This is a union position with union benefits. The typical schedule is Monday-Friday starting as early as 3:00am or 5:30am, with occasional Saturdays as needed, for a 45-hour work week. Waste Connections is an integrated solid waste services company that provides solid waste collection, transfer, disposal and recycling services. The company aims to create an environment where self-directed, empowered employees fulfill commitments and create positive impacts. They prioritize protecting community health and value safety-minded individuals with integrity. Waste Connections offers opportunities for beneficial training and professional development to enhance skills and foster career growth. The company thrives on a 'work hard/play hard' culture, focusing on maintaining its reputation as a premier waste services company. They operate 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, Waste Connections has 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 B CDL with air brakes endorsement.
Ability to read, write, comprehend and communicate in English.
Minimum 3 years of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
Basic knowledge of truck components in order to complete pre- and post-trip inspections.

Nice To Haves

Waste experience preferred, but not required.
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

Ability to safely operate a garbage truck on specified routes to collect solid waste.
Ability to read route sheets and service each customer identified on the sheet or assigned by the dispatcher.
Perform routine inspection and maintenance on vehicles such as checking fluids, safety equipment, and tires.
Ability to perform a physically demanding job, loading and unloading, at times with no helpers.
Operate hydraulic hand controls to lift/load refuse and dispose of trash at designated facilities.
Courteous interaction with our customers and perform other miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.