Job Description

County Transfer & Recycling, a Waste Connections company, is looking for a safety conscience Local CDL Garbage Route Driver to join our team in Florence, OR!

Competitive Compensation:

Class B Pay: $23.00/HR

Class A Pay: $24.00/HR

• Yearly Safety Bonuses $$
• Yearly Boot Allowance $$
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Customizable benefits to meet your family's needs (medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, supplemental voluntary plans, wellness programs, and online discounts)
• 401K retirement with company match
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Growth opportunities - We pride ourselves on promoting from within

Schedule: Monday-Friday (Occasional Saturday)

• 3:30AM Start time - Front Load Routes
• 6:30AM Start time - Residential and Roll Off Routes
• 8-11 Hour days (Until route is complete)

This position will be cross trained in many different styles of Trucks (Roll Off, Commercial Front Load, and Residential Automatic Side Load.)

As a driver you will be mechanically collecting solid waste and transporting it to appropriate disposal sites. This Position requires you to work independently, in addition Drivers are expected to deliver excellence in customer service at all times.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• ·Ability to safely operate a garbage truck on specified routes to service Residential and Commercial Customers
• Ability to Cross train in different styles of Trucks, Front Load, Residential Side Load, and Forklift operation.
• Ability to read Route Tablet and service each customer identified on the Route or assigned by the dispatcher.
• Ability to Lift, Push and Pull 500+ Containers Using Hydraulic hand Controls.
• 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 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 license with Air Brake Endorsement (Required)
• Clean Driving Record (MVR)
• Pass Criminal Background Check, Drug panel Screening
• Perform routine inspection and maintenance on vehicles
• Minimum 1 year of experience related to the specified duties and responsibilities
• Working knowledge of D.O.T. laws
• Ability to work a physically demanding job
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend reports to complete daily assignments in English

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CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Candidates for employment must meet position requirements and successfully pass post offer employment examinations including:

• Background Check
• MVR Check
• Drug screen

****If applying through Indeed or other third-party site:

To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application directly through our website: www.wasteconnections.com

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

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