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Commercial Rear Load Garbage Route Driver - Waste Connections
Hermiston, Oregon
Posted: Apr 14, 2022 11:03

Job Description

Sanitary Disposal, a Waste Connections Company is looking for a safety conscience Commercial Rear Load Driver to join the team in Hermiston, Oregon. Previous waste experience would be a huge plus!

This Position will work 4X10 Hour Shifts, with occasional Overtime (Average work week is 45-50 Hours). Rate of pay is $24.47/HR

Why 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.

- RESPECT: We show respect for our customers and fellow employees. Respect for ourselves grows through all the hard work and great service we provide to the communities we are privileged to serve.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Ability to safely operate a Rear Load Garbage Truck on specified routes to collect solid waste. Waste experience preferred , but not required.

  • Ability to read route sheets or Operate Driver Route Tablet 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:

  • 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 required.

  • 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 our Employees.

  • Competitive Compensation

  • Yearly Safety Bonuses$$

  • Yearly Boot Allowance$$

  • Performance-based career growth potential

  • Medical, dental, vision insurance plans

  • Income Protection Plans (Life Insurance, Short Term/Long Term Disability)

  • 401(k)

  • Flexible Spending Account

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

  • Emergency Travel Assistance

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)



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Waste Connections

Hermiston, Oregon