Waste Connections is looking for a CDL Route Driver to join our GROWING team in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
PAY:- $22-28 per hour working 50-55 hours a week. Every hour after 40 is paid overtime.
- $10,000 stay-on BONUS- This position is eligible for safety bonuses
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:-Sequence routes for optimal efficiency.-Ability to safely operate a garbage truck on specified routes to collect solid waste. Waste experience preferred, but not required.-Ability to read route sheets and service each customer identified on the sheet 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.-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 B CDL with air brakes endorsement as a minimum. -Ability to read, write, comprehend and communicate in English.-Basic knowledge of truck components in order to complete pre- and post-trip inspections.
To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application at https://careers.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)
