Local CDL Driver

Waste Connections, Inc.; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated CDL Driver to join their growing team in Des Moines. This role involves safely operating a garbage truck, performing routine inspections, and ensuring excellent customer service. The company values integrity and offers a supportive work culture where employees can thrive. With a generous sign-on bonus and comprehensive benefits, this is a fantastic opportunity to connect with your future while making a positive impact in the community. If you are safety-conscious and ready for a physically demanding but rewarding job, this position could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Qualifications

• Valid Class B CDL with air brakes endorsement required.
• Ability to perform physical tasks including heavy lifting.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a garbage truck on specified routes.
• Perform routine vehicle inspections and maintenance.

Skills

CDL Driving

Customer Interaction

Physical Fitness

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Garbage Truck

Job description

Waste Connections of Iowa is looking for a safety conscience CDL Driverto join our GROWING team in Des Moines, IA.

NOW OFFERING A $10,000 SIGN ON BONUS. We will help you obtain your CDL too!

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.
•2 years of experience preferred.
•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 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.