Local CDL Route Driver

Waste ConnectionsAda, MN
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

Benefits

  • Starting Pay: $25.00/hr DOE
  • Annual Safety Bonus
  • Yearly Boot Allowance
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • Medical, dental, vision insurance
  • Life insurance, long & short-term disability
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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