Driver

Company: Waste Connections
Location: Iowa Park
Posted on: June 17, 2022

Job Description:

Waste Connections has an immediate opening for a Garbage Truck Driver at our site in Iowa Park, TX.

The ideal driver will have a self-motivated, go getting attitude, that is looking to excel and grow with our GROWING company! Click to view a "Day in the Life" of our Drivers.

What we offer:

• Yearly Safety Bonuses
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits.
• 401K Match Program
• Uniforms/Safety Gear
• Boot allowances
• Overtime
• Stable Year Round, Full Time work.
  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Ability to read route Tablet/sheets and service each customer identified on the sheet or assigned by the dispatcher.
  • Perform Daily Pre-trip and Post-Trip DOT inspections on vehicles. Such as checking fluids, safety equipment, lights and tire pressure.
  • 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.
  • A typical schedule for this position is Monday-Friday with an occasional Saturday as needed, with overtime often.
    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.
      Requirements:
      • Valid Class A or B CDL license with air brake endorsement Required.
      • Clean Driving Record.
      • Working knowledge of D.O.T. laws
      • Ability to work 50-55 hours a week
      • Schedule flexibility to work M-F with (occasional Saturdays but No Sundays!)
      • Willingness to submit to and pass background check and pre-employment drug screening test
      • Ability to read, write and comprehend reports to complete daily assignments
      • Physical demands include:
      • Ability to function in a wide variety of environments to withstand exposure to all kinds of weather while completing work assignments (i.e., rain, heat, sun, cold)
      • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and move and maneuver up to 100 pounds
      • Ability to mount and dismount the truck multiple times every day while on route
        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/Veterans)
        

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