Rogue Disposal CDL Route Driver

Waste Connections•White City, OR

9d•$29 - $31

About The Position

Rogue Disposal and Recycling, Inc., a Waste Connections company, is hiring a CDL Route Driver to safely operate collection equipment, collect solid waste on assigned routes, and deliver it to designated disposal facilities. The role includes completing administrative paperwork using an on-board computer, maintaining accurate company and customer records, working independently, and providing excellent customer service. Drivers may be cross-trained on automated side-load, front-load, and roll-off garbage trucks. The schedule consists of four 10-hour shifts, generally starting between 5:30 and 6:30 a.m. and ending when the route is complete. Scheduled days off vary, and additional work on other days may be required as needed. Starting pay is $29–$31 per hour, depending on experience. The work is physically strenuous and includes heavy lifting, pushing, and pulling objects over 50 pounds, as well as repeatedly mounting and dismounting the truck. Drivers work outdoors in varied weather, including wet or humid conditions, and may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, vibration, and moderate noise. Employment is subject to background, motor vehicle, drug-screening, and physical-capacity checks, as well as DOT-required pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing.

Requirements

Valid Class A or Class B CDL with air brake endorsement.
At least 1 year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
Working knowledge of D.O.T. laws.
Ability to safely operate collection vehicles and perform routine vehicle inspections and maintenance.
Ability to perform physically demanding work, including loading and unloading cans without helpers and handling objects over 50 pounds.
Ability to read, write, and comprehend reports to complete daily assignments.
Must pass a criminal background check, motor vehicle record check, drug screening, and physical-capacity examination; a clean driving record is required.
Subject to pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing under DOT requirements and company policy.

Responsibilities

Safely operate a garbage truck on specified routes to collect solid waste and deliver it to a designated disposal facility.
Read route sheets and service each customer listed or assigned by the dispatcher.
Complete required administrative paperwork and maintain accurate company records and customer accounts using an on-board computer.
Inspect and perform routine maintenance on vehicles, including checking fluids, safety equipment, and tires.
Move waste bins to positions accessible by the truck, load and unload waste, and close enclosure gates, sometimes without helpers.
Operate hydraulic hand controls to lift and load refuse, operate the compactor, and dispose of collected material at the designated facility.
Clean up areas around accidental waste spills.
Complete daily pre-trip and post-trip equipment inspection reports.
Fuel the vehicle daily and maintain its appearance, including routine washing.
Monitor overfilled and underfilled carts or containers to assess service requirements and monitor their condition and repair needs.
Follow all safety policies and procedures.
Interact courteously with customers and perform other miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.