Local CDL Route Driver- Meridian, ID

Waste Connections•Ada, MN

9d•$25•Onsite

About The Position

Hardin Sanitation, a Waste Connections company, is hiring a safety-conscious local CDL garbage truck driver in Meridian, Idaho. The driver operates trucks to collect solid waste and transport it to appropriate disposal sites, working independently while providing excellent customer service. Drivers are cross-trained on automated side-load garbage trucks, front-load garbage trucks, and roll-off trucks. This is a full-time, year-round position with no seasonal layoffs. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, starting at 6:00 a.m. and ending when the route is complete, generally after 8–11 hours. Occasional Saturdays may be required. Drivers are home every night. Starting pay is $25.00 or more per hour, depending on experience. The role involves physically demanding work, including handling waste bins and lifting, pushing, or pulling objects weighing over 50 pounds. Drivers repeatedly mount and dismount the truck and may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, outdoor weather, wet or humid conditions, fumes, vibration, and moderate noise.

Requirements

Valid Class A or B CDL with air brake endorsement.
Clean driving record (MVR).
At least 1 year of experience related to the specified duties and responsibilities.
Working knowledge of D.O.T. laws.
Ability to perform physically demanding work.
Ability to read, write, and comprehend reports in English to complete daily assignments.
Successfully pass a criminal background check, MVR check, and drug screening.
Perform routine inspection and maintenance on vehicles.

Responsibilities

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