Local CDL Route Driver- Yakima, WA

Waste Connections • Yakima, WA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Yakima Waste, a Waste Connections Company, is seeking a safety-conscious CDL Driver to operate local routes in Yakima, Washington. The role involves serving customers on an assigned route, conducting vehicle inspections, loading and disposing of refuse, and interacting courteously with customers. Previous waste experience is a plus.

The usual schedule is Monday through Friday, starting at 6:00 a.m. and continuing until the route is complete. The posting describes a typical schedule of 6:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. or until route completion, with occasional Saturdays as needed and no Sundays. The route averages about 45 hours per week, with overtime often. Starting pay is $28.59 per hour, increasing to $31.08 after one year. The position is safety-sensitive and requires physical work, including handling customer containers and repeatedly mounting and dismounting the truck.

Requirements

• Valid Class A or Class B CDL with air brake endorsement.
• Clean driving record.
• Working knowledge of DOT laws.
• Ability to work 40–50 hours per week.
• Schedule flexibility to work Monday through Friday with a 6:00 a.m. start and occasional Saturdays; no Sundays.
• Willingness to submit to and pass a background check and pre-employment drug screening.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend reports to complete daily assignments.
• Ability to work in varied environments and withstand exposure to all kinds of weather, including rain, heat, sun, and 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 each day while on route.
• Ability to perform strenuous physical work, including heavy lifting, pushing, and pulling objects over 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Previous waste experience.

Responsibilities

• Read route tablets or sheets and service each customer identified or assigned by the dispatcher.
• Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip DOT vehicle inspections, including checking fluids, safety equipment, lights, and tire pressure.
• Load and unload customer containers into a manual rear-load truck.
• Operate hydraulic hand controls to lift and load refuse and dispose of trash at designated facilities.
• Interact courteously with customers.
• Perform other miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) plan.
• Yearly boot allowance of $300.
• Yearly safety bonus of up to $1,300.
• Stable employment with growth opportunities.
• Flexible spending account.
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Unlimited opportunities to “Connect with Your Future.”

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed