CDL Driver

Waste Connections, Inc.; Freeport (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading waste management company is seeking a safety-conscious Residential Garbage Truck Driver for their Freeport, IL location. Responsibilities include safely operating a garbage truck, performing vehicle inspections, and ensuring professional customer interactions. Competitive pay ranging from $25 to $26 per hour is offered, along with comprehensive benefits including healthcare and 401(K) matching.

Benefits

401(K) with company match

Healthcare; Medical, Dental, Vision

Employee Assistance Mental Health Program

Emergency Travel Assistance

Prepaid Legal Plan

Scholarship Opportunities for kids

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Employee Relief Fund

Life, Short Term/Long Term Disability Insurance

Qualifications

• Valid Class A or B CDL required.
• Clean driving record essential.
• 1 year of local route driving experience needed.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a garbage truck on specified routes.
• Perform routine vehicle inspections.
• Interact professionally with customers.

Skills

Safe driving

Customer interaction

Job description

Gills Freeport Disposal, a Waste Connections Company, is looking for a safety conscious Residential Garbage Truck Driver to join their location in Freeport, IL.

Our priority is to make sure we hire safe drivers that care about the service provided to the community. As a driver with us the minimum responsibilities are:

• Safely operating a garbage truck on specified routes to collect solid waste.

• Reading route sheets and service each customer identified on the sheet or assigned by the dispatcher.

• Performing routine post and pre route inspections on vehicles such as checking fluids, safety equipment, and tires.

• Having professional and courteous interactions with our customers when needed.

• Perform other miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

What we need from you:

• Valid Class A or B CDL

• Clean driving record

• 1 year of local route driving experience

Pay

$25-26/hr depending on experience

What you’ll get from us:

• Competitive Compensation

• 401(K) with company match; let us help you save for your future

• Healthcare; Medical, Dental, Vision

• Perks, perks, perks! Employee Assistance Mental Health Program, Emergency Travel Assistance, Prepaid Legal Plan, Scholarship Opportunities for kids, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Relief Fund

• Insurance: Life, Short Term/Long Term Disability

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