Residential Garbage Truck Driver

Waste Connections•Iowa Park, TX

1d•Onsite

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 CDL Route Drivers to join the team at our location in Iowa Park, TX. This role involves operating a garbage truck, servicing customers, performing vehicle inspections, and handling physically demanding tasks. The typical schedule is Monday-Friday with occasional Saturdays, and overtime is often available. The work environment involves exposure to various weather conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes, and vibration.

Requirements

Valid Class A or B CDL license with air brake endorsement Required.
Clean Driving Record.
Working knowledge of D.O.T. laws
Ability to work 50-55 hours a week
Schedule flexibility to work M-F with a starting time of 2AM (occasional Saturdays but No Sundays!)
Willingness to submit to and pass background check and pre-employment drug screening test
Ability to read, write and comprehend reports to complete daily assignments
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

Responsibilities

Ability to read route Tablet/sheets and service each customer identified on the sheet or assigned by the dispatcher.
Perform Daily Pre-trip and Post-Trip DOT inspections on vehicles. Such as checking fluids, safety equipment, lights and tire pressure.
Ability to perform a physically demanding job, loading and unloading, at times with no helpers.
Courteous interaction with our customers and perform other miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.