Residential Garbage Route Driver

Kahut Waste Services, a Waste Connections company, is looking for a safety conscious Residential Garbage Route Driver to join the team in Clackamas, Oregon.

This position will be driving an Automated Side Load Garbage Truck.

Schedule is Monday-Friday starting at 5:30 AM and goes until the route is completed. This route typically averages about 45 hours a week.

Starting wage is $29.39/HR.

Looking for a Career Path with a G R O W I N G Company?! As a member of our elite team of Drivers, you will feel like you’re a part of something bigger than yourself. Our team works together towards a common goal, making our Customer Service the best in the industry! Do you have a Class A or B CDL? Does driving a LOCAL route every day sound great? If the answer is yes, then you’re who were looking for!

WHO ARE WE?

WASTE CONNECTIONS, Inc. (NYSE:WCN) – We are an integrated solid waste services company that provides solid waste collection, transfer, disposal and recycling services. The Company serves more than 7 million residential, commercial and industrial customers across 40 States, The District of Columbia and 6 Canadian Provinces. Forbes Magazine voted Waste Connections as one of the Top 200 small & mid-cap Companies in America”, 3 Years in a Row!

Click here to view a “Day in the Life” of our Drivers: http://www.maddash.net/videos/waste-connections/driver

WHY YOU NEED TO JOIN US!

CULTURE: It’s a Great place to work! We work in an environment where empowered, self-directed All-stars know what they do is important.

INTEGRITY: Our definition is “saying what you will do and then doing it!” We keep our promises to our customers and our employees.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ability to read route tablet and service each customer identified on the route tablet 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.
• Courteous interaction with our customers and perform other miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
• In this position you will be operating an automated side load garbage truck on a specified route.
• Operate hydraulic hand controls to lift/load refuse and dispose of trash at designated facilities.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT:

• 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.
• Extensive physical activity. Requires strenuous physical work; heavy lifting (50+ pounds), pushing, or pulling required of objects over 100 pounds.
• Work environment involves some exposure to physical risks such as moving mechanical parts. Which require following basic safety precautions.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 2+ years of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
• Valid Class A or B CDL with air brakes endorsement REQUIRED.
• Ability to read, write, comprehend and communicate in English. High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Basic knowledge of truck components in order to complete pre- and post-trip inspections.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• $$ Yearly Safety Bonus $$
• Yearly Boot Allowance of $300.00

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.

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/Veteran).