Class B CDL Driver

Waste Connections•Clackamas, OR

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Kahut Waste Services, a Waste Connections company, is seeking a Class B CDL Driver to work in Clackamas and Canby, Oregon. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with a 5:30 AM start and work continuing until the route is completed. Routes typically average 45 hours per week. Starting wage is $36.00 per hour. This is identified as a safety-sensitive position. The driver operates an automated side-load vehicle on assigned routes based on business needs, services customers throughout the day, and uses a route tablet to identify stops and assignments from dispatch. The role also involves vehicle inspections and routine maintenance, physically demanding loading and unloading, operating hydraulic hand controls, disposing of refuse and recycling at designated facilities, and courteous customer interaction.

Requirements

At least 1 year of commercial driving experience using a Class B license is required.
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 meet the physical demands of the job.
Basic knowledge of truck components for pre- and post-trip inspections.
Must pass a drug panel screening, have a clean motor vehicle report, and be eligible for a criminal background check.
Ability to safely 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 each customer identified on it or assigned by the dispatcher.
Perform routine vehicle inspections and maintenance, including checking fluids, safety equipment, and tires.
Perform physically demanding loading and unloading, sometimes without helpers.
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.
Conduct pre- and post-trip inspections.