Local CDL Route Driver

Waste Connections • Elko, NV

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Elko Sanitation, a Waste Connections company, is looking for a safety-conscious CDL Garbage Truck Driver to join our team in Elko, NV. This role offers local routes, meaning you'll be home daily, providing long-term stability with a respected employer. It's a year-round, full-time position with no seasonal layoffs, and you'll be part of a tight-knit, safety-focused local team.

Requirements

• Valid Class B or Class A CDL with air brakes endorsement
• Clean driving record.
• Must pass criminal background check, drug panel screening and MVR to be eligible for employment.
• Ability to work a physically demanding job.
• Ability to read, write and comprehend reports to complete daily assignments in English.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• You may be cross trained in Automated Side Load Garbage Trucks, Front Load Garbage Trucks, and Roll Off Trucks.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for safely operating collection equipment for the efficient and effective collection of solid waste, and delivering those materials to a designated disposal facility.
• Responsible for completing required administrative paperwork by use of an On-Board-Computer to maintain accurate company records and customer accounts.
• 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.
• 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; such as checking fluids, safety equipment, and tires.
• 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.
• Perform routine inspection and maintenance on vehicles such as checking fluids, safety equipment, and tires.
• Loading and unloading cans with no helpers.

Benefits

• Starting Pay: $29.00 per hour.
• Yearly Safety Bonuses
• Yearly Boot Allowance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED