Local CDL Route Driver

Waste Connections

1d•$28 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Cascade Disposal – A Waste Connections Company . Cascade Disposal is hiring full-time CDL Drivers to join our solid waste collection team in beautiful Bend, OR. This is a stable, year-round opportunity with local routes—no long hauls, no overnights. . If you're a safe, reliable driver who enjoys working outdoors, this could be the perfect job for you. . New CDL Holders Encouraged to Apply! . Schedule: Monday–Friday (occasional Saturdays) Start Time: 5:30 AM - Ending when the route is complete, generally 9-11 hours. . Competitive Compensation: Starting Pay: $28.00 – $30.00/hr DOE Annual Safety Bonus $$ Yearly Boot Allowance $$ Generous Paid Time Off Full benefits package: Medical, dental, vision insurance Life insurance, long & short-term disability 401(k) with company match Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Opportunities to advance – We promote from within! Training across vehicle types: Side Load, Front Load & Roll-Off Trucks . Duties and Responsibilities: Ability to safely operate a garbage truck on specified routes to collect solid waste. Ability to 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. Ability to perform a physically demanding job, loading and unloading, moving waste bins to positions accessible by truck, and closing all enclosure gates as necessary, at times with no helpers. Operates hydraulic hand controls to lift/load refuse, operate compactor and dispose of collected material at the designated facility. Cleans up the area around accidental waste spills. Completes daily reports on pre and post trip inspections of equipment; Fuels vehicle daily Maintains the physical appearance of the equipment, including routine washing Monitors over and under filled carts/containers to assess changing service requirements; Monitors the condition and repair needs of existing carts/containers; Follows all safety policies and procedures. Courteous interaction with our customers and perform other miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned. . Physical Demands: Ability to function in a wide variety of environments to withstand exposure to all kinds of weather while completing work assignments (i.e., rain, heat, sun, 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 every day while on route. Ability to work a physically demanding job. Loading and unloading cans with no helpers. . Job Requirements: Class A or B CDL with air brake endorsement Clean driving record Ability to pass a drug screen Ability to pass company background check Knowledge of DOT safety regulations Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs and climb in/out of trucks Working knowledge of D.O.T. laws. Ability to read, write and comprehend reports to complete daily assignments in English Positive attitude and strong work ethic . If applying through Indeed or other third party site: To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application directly through our website at: www.wasteconnections.com . Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status. #ACDriver Waste Connections is an integrated solid waste services company that provides solid waste collection, transfer, disposal and recycling services in mostly exclusive and secondary markets. Our goal is to create an environment where self-directed, empowered employees strive to consistently fulfill our constituent commitments and seek to create positive impacts through interactions with customers, communities, and fellow employees. OUR PEOPLE MEAN EVERYTHING TO US Waste Connections is always working to protect the health of the communities we serve, and we are grateful for the hard work and dedication that you bring to your job every day. Working here means you are a safety-minded individual who is making important contributions on a daily basis that will make a positive impact on those around you. We appreciate that you are a person of integrity who takes pride in the work you do. Our Opportunities BUILD TALENT FROM WITHIN People who want to gain valuable professional experience will find that Waste Connections is a fantastic place to work. You’ll enjoy the opportunity for beneficial training and professional development opportunities that can help enhance your skills and lead the way to a more promising future. LET’S REALIZE YOUR GOALS TOGETHER Bring your passion to succeed and you’ll quickly discover that great opportunities are all around you. At Waste Connections, you’ll thrive if you are friendly, dedicated, and prefer a work hard/play hard culture that is focused on maintaining our reputation as the premier waste services company in the markets we serve. Bring your passion to succeed and you’ll quickly discover that great opportunities and people are all around you. We operate a highly decentralized structure, so we look for energetic individuals who can demonstrate individual initiative and creativity and prefer a work hard/play hard team environment and culture. At Waste Connections, diversity and inclusion are essential to our success. We hire and empower great, capable people from a wide variety of backgrounds and lead with our values. For more than 20 years, we have maintained a culture of safety, integrity and service to build a great place to work. Our culture is built on taking care of each other and the communities we serve.

Requirements

Class A or B CDL with air brake endorsement
Clean driving record
Ability to pass a drug screen
Ability to pass company background check
Knowledge of DOT safety regulations
Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs and climb in/out of trucks
Working knowledge of D.O.T. laws.
Ability to read, write and comprehend reports to complete daily assignments in English
Positive attitude and strong work ethic

Responsibilities

Ability to safely operate a garbage truck on specified routes to collect solid waste.
Ability to 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.
Ability to perform a physically demanding job, loading and unloading, moving waste bins to positions accessible by truck, and closing all enclosure gates as necessary, at times with no helpers.
Operates hydraulic hand controls to lift/load refuse, operate compactor and dispose of collected material at the designated facility.
Cleans up the area around accidental waste spills.
Completes daily reports on pre and post trip inspections of equipment
Fuels vehicle daily
Maintains the physical appearance of the equipment, including routine washing
Monitors over and under filled carts/containers to assess changing service requirements
Monitors the condition and repair needs of existing carts/containers
Follows all safety policies and procedures.
Courteous interaction with our customers and perform other miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.