Job Description

Arrow Sanitary, a Waste Connections Company, is looking to hire a safety conscious Union Residential Route Driver to join the team in Portland, Oregon.

Shift is Monday-Friday

Start time is 4:00 AM or 5:00 AM and ends when route is complete, generally 9-11 hrs/day

Union starting rate of pay is $34.30/hour

Safety Sensitive: YES

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ability to comprehend route tablet and service each customer identified 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 700+ customers per day.
• Operate hydraulic hand controls to lift/load recycle containers 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 5:30am to 3:30 or later, with an occasional Saturday's as needed, Standard 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.
• 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.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Yearly Boot Allowance of $400.00 per year
• Annual Safety Bonus of up to $1,750

BENEFITS:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage through the applicable union benefit plan
• Pension and/or retirement benefits as provided under the collective bargaining agreement
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Paid sick leave
• Company-paid life insurance (if applicable)
• Additional benefits available under the collective bargaining agreement

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).