Union CDL Driver

Waste Connections • Vancouver, WA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Waste Connections is hiring a Union CDL Driver in Vancouver, Washington. The driver collects recycling on assigned residential routes, safely operates a large vehicle in neighborhoods, services customer carts using a hydraulic lift, and disposes of collected material at designated facilities. The position involves physical work, routine vehicle checks, and courteous customer interactions. The posted union rate is $33.35 per hour; the Washington State pay range is $26.65–$35.00 per hour.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, with occasional Saturdays as needed. The start time is 5:30 a.m.; work ends when the route is complete and generally lasts 9–10 hours per day. This is a safety-sensitive position.

Requirements

• Valid Class B CDL with air brakes endorsement.
• Clean driving record.
• Basic knowledge of truck components sufficient to complete DOT pre- and post-trip inspections.
• Successful completion of pre-employment criminal background check, motor vehicle report, and drug panel screening.

Nice To Haves

• At least two years of commercial driving experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Safely drive large, heavy vehicles on residential routes while remaining aware of pedestrians, traffic, and tight spaces.
• Read an electronic route tablet and service customers listed on the route or assigned by the dispatcher.
• Operate the cab-controlled hydraulic lift to service more than 900 garbage carts.
• Dispose of collected material at designated facilities.
• Perform routine vehicle inspections and maintenance, including checking fluids, safety equipment, and tires.
• Perform physically demanding loading and unloading, sometimes without helpers.
• Interact courteously with customers and perform other miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Yearly boot voucher of up to $450.
• Yearly safety bonus of up to $1,750.
• Company uniforms, high-visibility PPE gear, and safety gear.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage through the applicable union benefit plan.
• Pension and/or retirement benefits as provided under the collective bargaining agreement.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Paid sick leave.
• Company-paid life insurance, if applicable.
• Additional benefits available under the collective bargaining agreement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed