CDL Rear Load Route Driver- Hermiston, OR

Waste Connections•Hermiston, OR

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Sanitary Disposal, a Waste Connections company, is hiring a CDL Rear Load Route Driver in Hermiston, Oregon. The driver operates a rear-load garbage truck on assigned routes to collect solid waste and provide courteous customer service. The role requires safe, dependable work, route organization, and the ability to work cooperatively with customers and colleagues. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, beginning at 5:00 a.m. and ending at 1:30 p.m. or when the route is complete. Shifts are usually 9–11 hours, and overtime is often available. The starting wage is $31.42 per hour. This is a safety-sensitive position. The work is physically demanding and takes place outdoors in varied weather. It includes repeatedly getting in and out of the truck, loading and unloading refuse, operating hydraulic controls, and performing vehicle inspections. Employees may encounter moving mechanical parts, fumes, vibration, and wet or humid conditions. The company offers a local route with a set schedule, a yearly safety bonus of up to $1,500, a yearly boot allowance, career-growth potential, insurance and income-protection plans, a 401(k) with company match, and other assistance programs.

Requirements

Valid Class A or Class B CDL with air brake endorsement.
Ability to safely operate a CDL truck on assigned routes.
Ability to read and use a route tablet.
Ability to perform physically demanding work, including loading and unloading, sometimes without helpers.
Ability to withstand exposure to varied weather conditions while completing work assignments.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and move or maneuver up to 100 pounds.
Ability to mount and dismount the truck multiple times each day.
Dependability, safety-mindedness, and commitment to customer service.
Strong organization, time-management, prioritization, verbal and written communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to establish and maintain professional, cooperative relationships with customers and colleagues.

Nice To Haves

Waste industry experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Safely operate a CDL truck on specified routes to collect solid waste.
Read the route tablet and service each customer listed on the route or assigned by the dispatcher.
Perform routine vehicle inspections and maintenance, including checking fluids, safety equipment, and tires.
Load and unload refuse, including performing physically demanding work without helpers at times.
Operate hydraulic hand controls to remove refuse and dispose of trash at designated facilities.
Interact courteously with customers and perform other assigned job-related duties.