Local CDL Driver

Davita Inc.; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Waste Connections of Iowa is hiring Local CDL Drivers at their Des Moines location, offering a competitive salary of $70,000 to $85,000 and a $10,000 stay-on bonus. The role involves safely operating garbage trucks, performing vehicle inspections, and ensuring quality customer service. Join a team dedicated to safety and efficiency with great benefits, including medical and retirement plans.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K retirement

Long term disability

Life insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of truck components.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a garbage truck on specified routes.
• Perform routine inspections and maintenance on vehicles.
• Load and unload waste materials.

Skills

Safety Conscience

Physical Strength

Education

Valid Class B CDL with air brakes endorsement

Job description

WASTE CONNECTIONS OF IOWA - DES MOINES IS NOW HIRING - OFFERING A $10,000 STAY ON BONUS!

First year drivers earn $70,000-$85,000 depending on experience!

We are looking for a safety conscience Local CDL Driver to join the team at our Hauling location in Des Moines, IA.

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.
• A typical schedule for this position is Monday-Friday, with an occasional Saturday as needed, 50 hour work week.

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.
• Minimum 1 year 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.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

Apply today and Connect with Your Future!

We offer excellent benefits including: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term disability, life insurance, 401K retirement.

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