Local Route Driver- Colfax, WA

Waste Connections US, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K

PTO and Holidays

Boot allowance

Safety bonus

CDL training

Job summary

Empire Disposal, a Waste Connections Company, seeks a Local CDL Garbage Truck Driver for our Colfax, WA team. The role involves manual collection of solid waste, operating a rear-load garbage truck, and transporting waste to disposal facilities. The schedule runs Monday–Thursday from 4:00am to 2:00pm with occasional overtime, averaging 45+ hours weekly.

CDL license is required (Class A or B with air brakes). Training is provided for non-CDL candidates.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A or B CDL with air brakes endorsement.
• Ability to read, write, comprehend and communicate in English.
• Minimum 2 years of experience directly related to duties.
• Basic knowledge of truck components and pre-/post-trip inspections.

Responsibilities

• Read route sheets or Driver Tablet and service customers identified by dispatcher.
• Perform routine vehicle inspections and maintenance (fluids, safety equipment, tires).
• Physically load/unload, sometimes without helpers.
• Operate hydraulic hand controls to lift/load refuse and dispose of trash at facilities.
• Provide courteous customer service and perform other duties as assigned.
• Typical schedule is Monday-Thursday 4:00am–2:00pm with occasional overtime; 45+ hour week.

Skills

Route reading

English proficiency

Physical stamina

Safety-conscious

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Driver tablet

Job description

Empire Disposal, a Waste Connections Company, has an immediate opening foraLocal CDL Garbage Truck Driver to join our team in Colfax, WA. This position is labor-intensive and requires continuous movement in and outof the truck, manually collecting solid waste and dumping it into the back of a rear load Garbage truck, as well as transporting it to the appropriate facilities for disposal.

We are looking for a safety conscience Residential/Commercial Rear Load Garbage Route Driver to join the team. Previous waste experience would be a huge plus !This route typically averages about 45 hours a week.

Schedule is Monday-Thursday 4:00am to 2:00Pm, with Occasional Overtime (40+ Hours Per Week)

Hourly rate is $29.00/HR For CDL Licensed Drivers.

Hourly Rate for Non CDL Drivers $26.90/HR (We will Provide CDL Training)

Why you should 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.

Looking for a Career Path with a G R O W I N G Company?! As a member of our elite team of Drivers, you will feel like you’re a part of something bigger than yourself. Our team works together towards a common goal, making our Customer Service the best in the industry! Do you have a CDL? Does driving a LOCAL route everyday sound great? If the answer is Yes, then you’re who were looking for!

What we offer:

• Highly Competitive Wage
• Paid CDL training available
• Generous paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Comprehensive health benefits : Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, and supplemental options
• 401K Company Plan
• Yearly Boot Allowance of $300.00
• Yearly Safety Bonus of up to $1,000

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ability to read route sheets or Driver Tablet and service each customer identified 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-Thursday 4am-2:00Pm, with an occasional Overtime. 45+ 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 A or B CDL with air brakes endorsement as a minimum.
• Ability to read, write, comprehend and communicate in English. High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 2 years 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.

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". A link to our benefits overview can be found here: https://careers.wasteconnections.com/us/en/benefits

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

Washington State wage Range is $26-29.00