Class B Front Load Driver (Union) | Frederickson, WA

Waste Connections • Tacoma, WA

18d • Onsite

About The Position

LeMay PCR, a subsidiary of Waste Connections, is hiring a union-represented Class B Front Load Commercial Driver in Frederickson, Washington. The driver safely operates a front-load garbage truck and provides waste and recycling collection services to commercial customers in the area. The role is represented by Teamsters Local 313.

Starting pay is $33.30 per hour, or 90% of top scale. Pay increases to $37.00 per hour after successful completion of 90 days. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with daily start times varying between 4:00 AM and 6:00 AM according to route assignments. Occasional Saturdays may be required, and the position averages approximately 45 hours per week. Union wages and benefits are provided under the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

This is a physically demanding, safety-sensitive position performed outdoors in all weather conditions. The work involves operating and inspecting a commercial refuse truck, servicing containers, and working around heavy equipment and moving vehicles.

Requirements

• Valid Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with air brake endorsement.
• Minimum of 2 years of commercial driving experience or closely related experience.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to safely perform all essential job functions.
• Successful completion of pre-employment requirements.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and maneuver materials weighing 50 pounds or more.
• Ability to repeatedly climb in and out of the truck throughout the shift.
• Ability to walk and work on uneven surfaces.
• Ability to sit, drive, and operate equipment for extended periods.
• Ability to work in rain, heat, cold, humidity, dust, noise, and other outdoor environmental conditions.
• Ability to safely work around moving vehicles, heavy equipment, and mechanical components.
• Ability to follow safety procedures in a safety-sensitive environment.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and vehicle inspection experience.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a Class B front-load refuse truck on assigned commercial routes in varying traffic and weather conditions.
• Service customers according to route schedules and dispatch instructions while maintaining productivity and efficiency.
• Complete daily pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.
• Perform basic vehicle maintenance, including checking fluid levels, tires, lights, and safety equipment.
• Operate hydraulic systems to lift, dump, and empty commercial refuse containers.
• Work independently to complete routes safely and efficiently.
• Frequently enter and exit the vehicle throughout the workday.
• Maneuver and service heavy, overloaded, or difficult-to-position containers.
• Provide professional and courteous customer service.
• Comply with company safety standards, OSHA requirements, and DOT regulations.
• Assist with additional duties as assigned to support daily operations.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage through the applicable union benefit plan.
• Pension and/or retirement benefits as provided under the collective bargaining agreement.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Paid sick leave.
• Company-paid life insurance, if applicable.
• Additional benefits available under the collective bargaining agreement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed