Front Load Garbage Truck Driver

Waste Connections

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Waste Connections Company is looking to hire a Driver. In this position, you will be responsible for collecting and loading waste, as well as transporting this waste to a landfill and /or transfer station. This a physically demanding job with big time benefits! We offer competitive pay along with an opportunity to join us for a long term career! If you are a dependable, team-oriented and service-driven person, with a passion for the environment, we may be the perfect place for you!

Requirements

Valid Class A or B CDL license with air brake endorsement Required.
Clean Driving Record.
Working knowledge of D.O.T. laws
Ability to work 50-55 hours a week
Schedule flexibility to work M-F with a starting time of 2AM (occasional Saturdays but No Sundays!)
Willingness to submit to and pass background check and pre-employment drug screening test
Ability to read, write and comprehend reports to complete daily assignments
Ability to function in a wide variety of environments to withstand exposure to all kinds of weather while completing work assignments (i.e., rain, heat, sun, cold)
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and move and maneuver up to 100 pounds
Ability to mount and dismount the truck multiple times every day while on route

Nice To Haves

Passion for the environment.

Responsibilities

Collecting and loading waste.
Transporting waste to a landfill and/or transfer station.
Ability to read route Tablet/sheets and service each customer identified on the sheet or assigned by the dispatcher.
Perform Daily Pre-trip and Post-Trip DOT inspections on vehicles. Such as checking fluids, safety equipment, lights and tire pressure.
Ability to perform a physically demanding job, loading and unloading, at times with no helpers.
Courteous interaction with our customers and perform other miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.