What are the responsibilities and job description for the Residential Garbage Truck Driver position at Waste Connections?
Waste Connections Company is looking to hire a Driver. Valid Class A OR B CDL with air brakes endorsement is proffered for this position. In this position, you will be responsible for collecting and loading waste, as well as transporting this waste to a landfill and /or transfer station. This a physically demanding job with big time benefits! We offer competitive pay along with an opportunity to join us for a long-term career! If you are a dependable, team-oriented and service-driven person, with a passion for the environment, we may be the perfect place for you! This is a local Route working Monday through Friday with overtime often.
Why you need to join us!
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- 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.
What we offer:
- Yearly Safety Bonuses
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits.
- 401K Match Program
- Uniforms/Safety Gear
- Boot allowances
- Overtime
- Stable Year Round, Full Time work.
DUTIES AND 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.
- A typical schedule for this position is Monday-Friday with an occasional Saturday as needed, with overtime often.
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.
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 6am (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
- Physical demands include:
- 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
To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application at www.wasteconnections.com. 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".
Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.
