Residential Garbage Truck Driver (Dade City FL)
About The Position
Waste Connections is looking for individuals who have a passion for driving, career growth and share our #1 Value: Safety! We are looking for Residential Garbage Truck Driver to join the team at our location in Dade City, FL. Monday-Friday starting at day shift starts at 6:00am typically working 10-11 hour days. You may also work occasional Saturday for extra overtime. We offer family benefits, 401k, and vacation. POSITION SUMMARY: Ability to safely operate a garbage truck on specified routes to collect solid waste. Waste experience preferred. 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, at times with no helpers. Operate hydraulic hand controls to lift/load refuse and dispose of trash at designated facilities. Courteous interaction with our customers and perform other miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned. A typical schedule for this position is Monday-Friday, with an occasional Saturday as needed, 50 hour work week.
Requirements
- Valid Class A or B CDL
- At least 2 years of work experience as well as a stable work history, preferably in a driver position.
- Able to lift 50+ pounds.
- Able and willing to work outside in all weather conditions.
Nice To Haves
- Waste experience preferred.
- Garbage Truck experience a PLUS!!!
Responsibilities
- Safely operate a garbage truck on specified routes to collect solid waste.
- 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.
- Perform a physically demanding job, loading and unloading, at times with no helpers.
- Operate hydraulic hand controls to lift/load refuse and dispose of trash at designated facilities.
- Courteous interaction with our customers.
- Perform other miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Family benefits
- 401k
- Vacation
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Flexible spending account
- Long term disability
- Life insurance
- 401K retirement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
