Local CDL Garbage Route Driver

Waste Connections • Grants Pass, OR

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Southern Oregon Sanitation, a Waste Connections company, is looking for a safety-conscious CDL Garbage Route Driver to join the team at our hauling location in Grants Pass, OR. NEW CDL HOLDERS ENCOURAGED TO APPLY! This is a year-round work position with no seasonal layoffs, and you will be home every night. The schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, starting at 5:00 AM, with days lasting 8-11 hours depending on the route.

Requirements

• Valid Class A or B CDL license with Air Brake Endorsement (Required)
• Clean Driving Record (MVR)
• Pass Criminal Background Check, Drug panel Screening
• Perform routine inspection and maintenance on vehicles
• Minimum 1 year of experience related to the specified duties and responsibilities
• Working knowledge of D.O.T. laws
• Ability to work a physically demanding job
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend reports to complete daily assignments in English

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, moving waste bins to positions accessible by truck, and closing all enclosure gates as necessary, at times with no helpers.
• Operates hydraulic hand controls to lift/load refuse, operate compactor and dispose of collected material at the designated facility.
• Cleans up the area around accidental waste spills.
• Completes daily reports on pre and post trip inspections of equipment.
• Fuels vehicle daily
• Maintains the physical appearance of the equipment, including routine washing
• Monitors over and under filled carts/containers to assess changing service requirements.
• Monitors the condition and repair needs of existing carts/containers.
• Follows all safety policies and procedures.
• Courteous interaction with our customers and perform other miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Yearly Safety Bonuses
• Yearly Boot Allowance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Growth opportunities - We pride ourselves on promoting from within
• Customizable benefits to meet your family's needs (medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, supplemental voluntary plans, wellness programs, and online discounts)
• 401K retirement with company match
• Company Paid Life Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed