Local CDL Garbage Route Driver at Waste Connections, Inc in Yakima, Washington

Job Description:

Job Title Local CDL Garbage Route Driver Primary Location Yakima, Washington Employee Type Employee Job Description
Yakima Waste, a Waste Connections Company is looking for a safety conscience Residential Rear Load Driver to join the team in Yakima Washington. Previous waste experience would be a huge plus !

** We are offering a $1,000 Stay on Bonus for Commercial Licensed Drivers who join our team**

Hours will be 6am- to when the Route is complete.This route typically averages about 45 hours a week. Rate of pay will be $19.82/Hr. to start and will continue to increase up to $23.33/Hr 1 year from your start date.

Click on the following link to chat with a Virtual assistant about this opportunity: https://olivia.paradox.ai/in/WasteConnections/AshleyAdamson

Looking for a Career Path with a G R O W I N G Company?! As a member of our elite team of Drivers, you will feel like you're a part of something bigger than yourself. Our team works together towards a common goal, making our Customer Service the best in the industry! Do you have a Class A CDL? Does driving a LOCAL route every day sound great? If the answer is Yes, then you're who were looking for!

Who Are We?

WASTE CONNECTIONS, Inc. (NYSE:WCN) - We are an integrated solid waste services company that provides solid waste collection, transfer, disposal and recycling services. The Company serves more than 7 million residential, commercial and industrial customers across 40 States, The District of Columbia and 6 Canadian Provinces. Forbes Magazine voted Waste Connections as one of the Top 200 small & mid-cap Companies in America", 3 Years in a Row !

Click here to view a " Day in the Life " of our Drivers: http://www.maddash.net/videos/waste-connections/driver

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.

What we offer:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits.


• 401K


• Boot Allowance of $300.00 Per Year


• Safety Bonus of up to $1,300 with out an accidents.


• $1,000 Stay on Bonus

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ability to read route tablet and service each customer identified on the Route Tablet 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.


• A typical schedule for this position is Monday-Friday, with an occasional Saturday as needed, 45 hour work week.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT:

• Extensive physical activity. Requires strenuous physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects over 50 pounds.


• Disposing of contents from Garbage cans Manually into the back of the Garbage truck.


• 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 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.


• Minimum 2+ years 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)

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