Waste Connections is looking for a CDL Route Driver to join our GROWING team in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

PAY :

• $24-28 per hour working 50-55 hours a week. Every hour after 40 is paid overtime.
• $2,000 stay-on BONUS
• This position is eligible for safety bonuses

WHY YOU NEED TO JOIN US :

• CULTURE : It’s a Great place to work! We work in an environment where empowered, self-directed All-stars know what they do is important.
• INTEGRITY : Our definition is saying what you will do and then doing it! We keep our promises to our customers and our employees.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Sequence routes for optimal efficiency.
• Ability to safely operate a garbage truck on specified routes to collect solid waste. Waste experience preferred, but not required.
• 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.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT :

• Extensive physical activity. Requires strenuous physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects over 50 pounds.
• Work environment involves some exposure to physical risks such as moving mechanical parts. Which require following basic safety precautions.
• The employee is exposed to outside weather, including frequent wet and / or humid conditions, as well as exposure to fumes and vibration.

Noise level is usually moderate.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS :

• Valid Class B CDL with air brakes endorsement as a minimum.
• Basic knowledge of truck components in order to complete pre- and post-trip inspections.

To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application at . Application information and additional instructions can be found once you select your position of interest.

We offer excellent benefits including : medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term & short term disability, life insurance, 401K retirement and unlimited opportunities to "Connect with Your Future".

Last updated : 2024-09-06