Local Class A Driver

Job description

Waste Connections is looking for a safety conscience Class A CDL Driver at Loess Hills Landfill

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:

* 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 A CDL with air brakes endorsement as a minimum.
* Ability to read, write, comprehend and communicate in English.
* 2 years of experience preferred.
* 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 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".

Waste Connections is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer (Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran)