CDL Route Driver
Vancouver, WA 
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Posted 10 days ago
Job Description

Waste Connections is looking to hire a CDL Route Driver to join our team in Vancouver, WA.

Shift isMonday-Friday, with occasional Saturdays as needed.

Start time is5:30 AMand ends when route is complete; generally 9-10 hours/day.

Union starting rate of pay is$28.35/HR.

Safety Sensitive: Yes

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Ability to safely operate a garbage truck on specified routes to collect solid waste. Waste experiencepreferred, but not required.
  • Ability to read an electronic route tablet and service each customer identified on the route or assigned by the dispatcher.
  • Ability to operate hydraulic lift (from inside the cab) to service 900+ garbage carts and dispose of trash at designated facilities.
  • 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.
  • 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 many times throughout an 8+ hour shift.
  • Work environment involves exposure to physical risks such as moving mechanical parts. This requires following basic safety precautions.
  • The employee is exposed to outside weather, including frequent wet 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.
  • Clean Driving Record.
  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
  • Basic knowledge of truck components in order to complete DOT pre- and post-trip inspections.
WHAT WE OFFER:
  • Union Benefits and Pension Plan
  • Yearly Boot Voucher of up to $450.00 a Year
  • Yearly Safety Bonus of up to $1,750
  • Company uniforms, High Visibility PPE gear and Safety gear.
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. Waste Connections is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer (Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran)The Range of pay for Drivers is $26.65-$35.00/HR.

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Experience
Open
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