Lakeshore Disposal CDL Route Driver

Waste Connections•McCall, ID

5d•$30•Onsite

About The Position

Lakeshore Disposal, a Waste Connections company, is hiring a local garbage truck driver in McCall, Idaho. The driver operates automated trucks to collect solid waste and transport it to appropriate disposal sites. This independent role requires delivering excellent customer service and following all safety policies and procedures. Drivers will be cross-trained on automated side-load, front-load, and roll-off trucks. The schedule is Monday through Friday, starting at 5:30 a.m. Routes generally take 8–11 hours, and the workday ends when routes are finished. Occasional Saturdays and overtime may be required. Starting pay is $30.00 or more per hour, depending on experience. Paid training is provided. Candidates must hold a valid Class A or B CDL with an Air Brakes endorsement, or a Class A or B CDL permit held before a job offer, and have a clean driving record. At least one year of directly related experience is required. Candidates must pass post-offer employment examinations, including background and motor vehicle record checks, a drug screen, and a physical capacity exam.

Requirements

Valid Class A or B CDL with an Air Brakes endorsement, or a Class A or B CDL permit held before the job offer.
Clean driving record.
At least one year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities.
Ability to read, write, comprehend, and communicate in English.
Ability to perform strenuous physical work, including lifting, pushing, or pulling objects over 50 pounds.
Ability to pass a background check, motor vehicle record check, drug screen, and physical capacity exam.

Nice To Haves

New CDL or CDL permit holders are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Safely operate a garbage truck on assigned routes to collect solid waste.
Read route sheets and service each customer listed or assigned by the dispatcher.
Perform routine vehicle inspections and maintenance, including checking fluids, safety equipment, and tires.
Move waste bins into positions accessible to the truck, load and unload as needed, and close enclosure gates, sometimes without helpers.
Use 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 reports on pre-trip and post-trip equipment inspections.
Fuel the vehicle daily.
Maintain the physical appearance of the equipment, including routine washing.
Monitor overfilled and underfilled carts or containers to assess changing service requirements.
Monitor the condition of carts and containers and identify repair needs.
Follow all safety policies and procedures.
Interact courteously with customers and perform other assigned job-related duties.