Sanipac Union CDL Route Driver

Waste Connections•Eugene, OR

46d•Onsite

About The Position

Sanipac, a Waste Connections company, is looking to hire a Local CDL Garbage Truck Driver to join their team in Eugene, OR. This is a full-time position with year-round work and no seasonal layoffs. Drivers will operate an Automated truck collecting solid waste and transporting it to appropriate disposal sites. The role requires independent work and excellent customer service. Drivers will be cross-trained in Automated Side Load Garbage Trucks, Front Load Garbage Trucks, and Roll Off Trucks.

Requirements

Valid Class A or B CDL license with Air Brake Endorsement.
Must pass criminal background check, drug panel screening and motor vehicle report to be eligible for employment.
Perform routine inspection and maintenance on vehicles such as checking fluids, safety equipment, and tires.
Minimum 1 year of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
Working knowledge of D.O.T. laws.
Ability to work a physically demanding job. Loading and unloading cans with no helpers.
Ability to read, write and comprehend reports to complete daily assignments.
Candidates for employment must meet position requirements and successfully pass post offer employment examinations including: Background Check, MVR Check (Clean Driving Record), Drug screen, Physical Capacity exam.

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 inspection and maintenance on vehicles such as checking fluids, safety equipment, and tires.
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.
Operate hydraulic hand controls to lift/load refuse, operate compactor and dispose of collected material at the designated facility.
Clean up the area around accidental waste spills.
Complete daily reports on pre and post trip inspections of equipment.
Fuel vehicle daily.
Maintain the physical appearance of the equipment, including routine washing.
Monitor over and under filled carts/containers to assess changing service requirements.
Monitor the condition and repair needs of existing carts/containers.
Follow all safety policies and procedures.
Courteous interaction with customers and perform other miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.