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Rear Load Class B Driver

Waste Connections

Waste Connections

Washington, DC, USA
Posted on Friday, August 2, 2024

Join Our Team as a Rear Load Garbage Truck Driver!

Are you a safety-conscious professional looking to advance your career? Murrey's in Fife, WA, seeks dedicated individuals like you to join our team as a Rear-Load Garbage Truck Driver. Prior experience in waste management is a plus, and it will position you as an ideal candidate for this essential role.

Pay and Schedule:

  • Competitive Wages: Starting between $35.00 and $35.50/HR
  • Typical Schedule: Monday-Friday with occasional Saturdays as needed, totaling a 45-hour workweek.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Safely operate a rear-load garbage truck along designated routes.
  • Efficiently service customers by collecting recyclables as per route sheets.
  • Conduct routine vehicle inspections and maintenance.
  • Perform physically demanding tasks, including loading and unloading refuse.
  • Operate hydraulic controls to lift and dispose of trash at designated facilities.
  • Maintain professional and courteous interactions with customers.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort:

  • Involves frequent heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling objects over 100 pounds.
  • Adherence to safety protocols due to exposure to mechanical parts and outdoor weather conditions.
  • Moderate noise levels and occasional exposure to fumes.

Minimum Job Requirements:

  • Valid Class B CDL with air brake endorsement required (Class A CDL not required).
  • Proficiency in English (reading, writing, communicating); high school diploma or equivalent preferred.
  • Minimum one year of directly related experience.
  • Basic knowledge of truck components for pre-and post-trip inspections.
  • SAFETY SENSITIVE: YES

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 equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.