Local CDL Driver
About The Position
Pacific Disposal, a Waste Connections Company, is hiring a reliable, safety-conscious Class B CDL Garbage Truck Driver in Lacey, Washington. The role involves operating a garbage truck on designated routes to collect solid waste, serving assigned customers, and disposing of refuse at designated facilities. Previous waste industry experience is preferred but not required; training is available for the right candidate. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with starts between 5:00 AM and 5:30 AM, and occasional Saturdays as needed. Drivers average approximately 45 hours per week, are eligible for overtime, and are home every night. Starting pay is $35.01 per hour, with annual pay increases and bonus opportunities. The work is physically demanding and takes place outdoors, with exposure to weather, wet or humid conditions, fumes, vibrations, and moving mechanical parts.
Requirements
- Valid Class B CDL with air brakes endorsement.
- Clean driving record; applicants are asked to bring a copy of their MVR to the in-person interview.
- At least 1 year of relevant driving experience.
- Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
- Ability to perform extensive physical activity, including lifting, pushing, or pulling objects weighing over 50 pounds.
- Ability to work safely around moving mechanical parts and in outdoor conditions that may include wet or humid weather, fumes, and vibrations.
Nice To Haves
- Previous waste industry experience.
- Ability to operate 10-, 13-, and 18-speed transmissions.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
Responsibilities
- Safely operate a garbage truck on designated 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.
- Perform physically demanding work, including loading and unloading, sometimes without assistance.
- Operate hydraulic hand controls to lift and load refuse and dispose of trash at designated facilities.
- Interact courteously with customers and perform other miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Long-term and short-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Annual pay increases
- Bonus opportunities
- Overtime eligibility
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
