CDL Route Driver

Waste Connections

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Lakeshore Disposal, a Waste Connections company, is looking for a safety conscience Local Garbage Truck Driver to join our team in McCall, ID! Drive a Career, Not Just a Truck. Join a team where skill, reliability, and professionalism are truly valued. Our garbage truck drivers earn competitive pay, full family benefits, and unmatched job security in an essential role the community depends on. With early morning schedules, holidays off, and benefits that invest in your family’s future, this is a sought-after, long-term career with real purpose.

Requirements

Valid Class A or B CDL with Air Brakes endorsement OR Class A or B CDL Permit (Must hold permit prior to job offer.)
Clean driving record.
Ability to read, write, comprehend and communicate in English.
Minimum 1 year of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
Must be able to pass DOT drug screening, Criminal background check, and Motor vehicle record screening.
Must meet position requirements and successfully pass post offer employment examinations including: Background Check, MVR Check (Clean Driving Record), Drug screen, Physical Capacity exam.

Nice To Haves

New CDL or CDL Permit Holders Encouraged to Apply!

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 our customers.
Perform other miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Cross train in Automated Side Load Garbage Trucks, Front Load Garbage Trucks, and Roll Off Trucks.