PAY AND SCHEDULE:
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Competitive Wages start at $31.00/hr. with a top scale of $33.00/hr.
- A typical schedule for this position is Monday-Friday, with an occasional Saturday as needed, 45 hour work week.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Ability to safely operate a garbage truck on specified routes to collect solid waste. Waste experience preferred, but not required.
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Ability to read route sheets and service each customer identified on the sheet or assigned by the dispatcher.
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Perform routine inspection and maintenance on vehicles such as checking fluids, safety equipment, and tires.
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Ability to perform a physically demanding job, loading and unloading, at times with no helpers.
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Operate hydraulic hand controls to lift/load refuse and dispose of trash at designated facilities.
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Courteous interaction with our customers and perform other miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
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A typical schedule for this position is Monday-Friday, with an occasional Saturday as needed, 45 hour work week.
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT:
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Extensive physical activity. Requires strenuous physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects over 50 pounds.
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Work environment involves some exposure to physical risks such as moving mechanical parts. Which require following basic safety precautions.
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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:
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Valid Class A or B CDL with air brakes endorsement as a minimum.
- Ability to read, write, comprehend and communicate in English. High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
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Minimum 2 years of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
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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 www.careers.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". A link to our benefits overview can be found here: https://careers.wasteconnections.com/why-waste-connections
Waste Connections is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer (Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran)