Local CDL Driver

Davita Inc.; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A waste management company in Des Moines is seeking a CDL Driver to join their expanding team. The role involves safely operating a garbage truck, performing inspections, and maintaining customer relations. The position offers a sign-on bonus and excellent benefits, making it an attractive opportunity for qualified individuals.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K retirement plan

Unlimited opportunities for advancement

Flexible spending account

Long term & short term disability

Life insurance

Qualifications

• 2 years of driving experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate in English.
• Basic knowledge of truck components for inspections.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a garbage truck on specified routes.
• Perform routine inspection and maintenance on vehicles.
• Interact courteously with customers.

Skills

Physical fitness

Customer service

Safety awareness

Education

Class B CDL with air brakes endorsement

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.