Commercial Front Load Garbage Truck Driver
Waste Connections · $21–$23/hr (stated in the posting)
Waste Connections Company is looking to hire a Driver. 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!
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💰 What We Offer:
- Competitive Compensations
- Safety Bonuses – Get rewarded for your safe habits
- Yearly Boot Stipend – Get your boots covered
- Benefits Plans – Keep yourself healthy
- Matching 401(K) – Connect to your future
- $21-$23/hour based on experience
🛠️ What You’ll Do:
- 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 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
- 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
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Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.