CDL Driver at Waste Connections, Inc in Placerville, California

Job Description:

Job Title CDL Driver Primary Location Placerville, California Employee Type Employee Job Description
El Dorado Disposal, a Waste Connections company, is looking to hire a safety conscious Garbage Truck Driver to join the team in Placerville, CA! This is a physical job where you will be working outside in all weather conditions.

The schedule is Monday-Friday 3:30am or 4:30am to early afternoon, occasional Saturdays as needed. This is a full time year round position. You will be eligible for great family benefits including medical, dental, vision and a 401k with a company match. Starting pay is $22.50/hour.

WE OFFER:

• Competitive Wage


• Safety Bonuses of up to $1,000 a year


• Boot Allowance of up to $250.00 a year


• Uniforms Provided along with PPE gear.


• Overtime

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 conditions, as well as exposure to fumes and vibration. Noise level is usually moderate.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid Class A or B CDL with air brakes endorsement required.


• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.


• Minimum 1 year of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.


• 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.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)