Local CDL Route Driver

Waste Connections•Ada, MN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Hardin Sanitation, a Waste Connections company, is looking for a safety-conscious Local CDL Garbage Truck Driver to join their team in Meridian, ID. This role involves operating an automated garbage truck to collect solid waste and transport it to disposal sites. The driver will work independently, provide excellent customer service, and be cross-trained on various types of garbage trucks. This is a year-round position with no seasonal layoffs, and drivers are home every night.

Requirements

Valid Class A or B CDL license with Air Brake Endorsement
Pass Criminal Background Check, Drug panel Screening, and Motor Vehicle Report
Perform routine inspection and maintenance on vehicles
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

Responsibilities

Safely operate an automated garbage truck on specified routes to collect solid waste
Read route sheets and service each customer identified or assigned by the dispatcher
Perform routine inspection and maintenance on vehicles (checking fluids, safety equipment, tires)
Perform physically demanding tasks, including loading/unloading and moving waste bins
Operate hydraulic hand controls to lift/load refuse, operate compactor, and dispose of collected material
Clean up accidental waste spills
Complete daily reports on pre and post trip inspections of equipment
Fuel and maintain the physical appearance of the vehicle
Monitor and assess service requirements for carts/containers
Follow all safety policies and procedures
Courteous interaction with customers and perform other miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned