Class B CDL Driver

Waste Connections

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Kahut Waste Services, a Waste Connections company, is hiring a Class B CDL Driver to serve routes in Clackamas and Canby, Oregon. The driver operates an automated side-load vehicle on routes assigned according to business needs, services customers, and disposes of refuse and recycling at designated facilities. The position is safety-sensitive and includes route-tablet use, vehicle inspections, and customer interaction. The schedule is Monday through Friday, starting at 5:30 AM and continuing until the route is complete. Routes typically average 45 hours per week. Starting pay is $36.00 per hour. The work is physically demanding and takes place outdoors in varying weather, with exposure to mechanical risks, fumes, vibration, and usually moderate noise.

Requirements

At least 1 year of commercial driving experience using a Class B license.
Stable work history, with at least 2 years in the most recent position.
Excellent customer service and communication skills.
Clean driving record and compliance with DOT regulations (49 CFR 383.51).
Ability to handle the physical demands of the job.
Basic knowledge of truck components for pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
Must pass a clean drug panel screening, have a clean motor vehicle report, and be eligible for a criminal background check.
Ability to perform strenuous physical work, including heavy lifting of 50+ pounds and pushing or pulling objects over 100 pounds.

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years of commercial driving experience using a Class B license.

Responsibilities

Operate an automated side-load vehicle on specified routes based on business needs.
Safely service customers throughout the day, completing up to 900 stops per day.
Read the route tablet and service customers listed on it or assigned by the dispatcher.
Perform routine vehicle inspections and maintenance, including checking fluids, safety equipment, and tires.
Load and unload refuse, sometimes without helpers, and operate hydraulic hand controls to lift and load refuse.
Dispose of trash and recycling at designated facilities.
Interact courteously with customers and perform other miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.