CDL Route Driver
Waste Connections
Waste Connections is looking for a safety-minded CDL Route Driver to join our team in Vancouver, WA.
Tentative Hire Date March 2025
Schedule is Monday-Friday, with occasional Saturdays as needed.
Start time is 5:30 AM and ends when route is complete; generally 9-10 hours/day.
Union starting rate of pay is $30.70/HR.
Safety Sensitive: Yes
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A DRIVER: http://www.maddash.net/videos/waste-connections/driver
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 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. Require 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 REQUIRED as a minimum.
Must have a clean driving record.
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Basic knowledge of truck components in order to complete DOT pre- and post-trip inspections.
Employment contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements; criminal background check, motor vehicle report and drug panel screening.
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)
Washington State pay range is $26.65-$35.00/HR.