Local CDL Route Driver

Waste Connections, Inc.; Bridgeton (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated CDL Route Driver to join their dynamic team in Bridgeton. This role is crucial for safely collecting solid waste while ensuring customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate will navigate routes efficiently, perform vehicle inspections, and handle physically demanding tasks. With a commitment to integrity and a supportive work culture, this company offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, and retirement plans. If you are passionate about making a difference in your community and enjoy a physically active job, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K retirement plan

Long term disability

Short term disability

Flexible spending account

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Class B CDL with air brakes endorsement.
• Ability to read and comprehend route sheets and perform inspections.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a garbage truck on specified routes to collect solid waste.
• Perform routine inspections and maintenance on vehicles.

Skills

Safe driving

Route navigation

Physical stamina

Customer service

Education

Valid Class B CDL

Tools

Garbage truck

Job description

Waste Connections is looking for a safety conscience CDL Route Driver to join our GROWING team in Bridgeton, MO.

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:

1. Ability to safely operate a garbage truck on specified routes to collect solid waste. Waste experience preferred, but not required.
2. Ability to read route sheets and service each customer identified on the sheet or assigned by the dispatcher.
3. Perform routine inspection and maintenance on vehicles such as checking fluids, safety equipment, and tires.
4. Ability to perform a physically demanding job, loading and unloading, at times with no helpers.
5. Operate hydraulic hand controls to lift/load refuse and dispose of trash at designated facilities.
6. Courteous interaction with our customers and perform other miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT:

1. Extensive physical activity. Requires strenuous physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects over 50 pounds.
2. Work environment involves some exposure to physical risks such as moving mechanical parts, which require following basic safety precautions.
3. 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:

1. Valid Class B CDL with air brakes endorsement as a minimum.
2. Ability to read, write, comprehend and communicate in English.
3. Basic knowledge of truck components in order to complete pre- and post-trip inspections.
4. Ability to work Monday – Friday with some Saturdays. Approximately 50-55 hours a week with paid overtime.
5. Must be 21 years of age or older to operate a commercial vehicle.

To be considered for any of our current openings, you must complete an application at https://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.