CDL Local Route Driver

Davita Inc.; Henderson (CO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Waste Connections is seeking a CDL Local Route Driver in Henderson, Colorado, offering competitive pay between $24 and $30 per hour, plus a $5,000 stay-on bonus. Join a dynamic team that values integrity and safety while performing essential waste collection duties in a physically demanding environment.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K retirement plan

Unlimited opportunities for growth

Flexible spending account

Short and long-term disability insurance

Life insurance

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age to operate a commercial vehicle.
• Ability to read, write, comprehend and communicate in English.
• Preference for candidates with waste experience.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate garbage truck on specified routes to collect solid waste.
• Perform routine inspection and maintenance on vehicles.
• Load and unload refuse and interact courteously with customers.

Skills

Ability to safely operate a garbage truck

Basic knowledge of truck components

Physical strength

Education

Valid Class B CDL with air brakes endorsement

Job description

Waste Connections is looking for a safety conscience CDL Local Route Driver to join our GROWING team in Henderson, Colorado.

PAY:
* $24 - $30 per hour working 50-55 hours a week. Every hour after 40 is paid overtime.
* $5,000 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:
*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.

*Must be 21 years of age to operate a commercial vehicle.

To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application at www.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 equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.