Local CDL Route Driver

Waste Connections

81d • $22

About The Position

As a driver at Waste Connections, you will be operating an Automated truck collecting solid waste and transporting it to appropriate disposal sites. This position requires you to work independently, and drivers are expected to deliver excellence in customer service at all times. You will be cross-trained in Automated Side Load Garbage Trucks, Front Load Garbage Trucks, and Roll Off Trucks.

Requirements

• Valid Class A or B CDL license with air brake endorsement.
• Pass Criminal Background Check, Drug panel Screening, and Motor Vehicle Report.
• Minimum 1 year of experience related to the specified duties and responsibilities.
• Working knowledge of D.O.T. laws.
• Ability to work a physically demanding job.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend reports to complete daily assignments in English.

Nice To Haves

• Previous waste experience.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a garbage truck on specified routes to collect solid waste.
• Read route sheets and service each customer identified on the sheet or assigned by the dispatcher.
• Perform routine inspection and maintenance on vehicles such as checking fluids, safety equipment, and tires.
• Perform physically demanding tasks, including loading and unloading waste bins and moving them to positions accessible by truck.
• Operate hydraulic hand controls to lift/load refuse, operate compactor, and dispose of collected material at the designated facility.
• Clean up the area around accidental waste spills.
• Complete daily reports on pre and post trip inspections of equipment.
• Fuel vehicle daily and maintain the physical appearance of the equipment.
• Monitor over and under filled carts/containers to assess changing service requirements.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures.
• Interact courteously with customers and perform other miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation: $22.50+/hour (DOE).
• Yearly Safety Bonuses.
• Yearly Boot Allowance.
• Generous Paid Time Off.
• Growth opportunities - promoting from within.
• Customizable benefits to meet your family's needs (medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, supplemental voluntary plans, wellness programs, and online discounts).
• 401K retirement with company match.
• Company Paid Life Insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees