Class B Front Load Driver (Union) | Frederickson, WA

LeMay PCR, a proud subsidiary of Waste Connections, is hiring a Class B Front Load Commercial Driver to join our growing team in Frederickson, Washington.

This is a union position represented by Teamsters Local 313 and offers competitive pay, excellent benefits, job stability, and opportunities for long-term career growth.

If you are a safety-minded CDL driver looking for a rewarding role with a leading waste and recycling company, we encourage you to apply today.

Pay & Schedule

• Starting Pay: $33.30 per hour (90% of top scale)
• Top Scale: $37.00 per hour after successful completion of 90 days
• Schedule: Monday through Friday; daily start times vary between 4:00 AM and 6:00 AM based on route assignments.
• Occasional Saturdays as needed
• Average of approximately 45 hours per week
• Union wages and benefits under the applicable collective bargaining agreement
  
  

What You'll Do

As a Class B Front Load Driver, you will safely operate a front-load garbage truck while providing dependable waste and recycling collection services to commercial customers throughout the Frederickson area.

Essential Job Duties

• Safely operate a Class B front-load refuse truck on assigned commercial routes in varying traffic and weather conditions
• Service customers according to route schedules and dispatch instructions while maintaining productivity and efficiency
• Complete daily pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections
• Perform basic vehicle maintenance, including checking fluid levels, tires, lights, and safety equipment
• Operate hydraulic systems to lift, dump, and empty commercial refuse containers
• Work independently to complete routes safely and efficiently
• Frequently enter and exit the vehicle throughout the workday
• Maneuver and service heavy, overloaded, or difficult-to-position containers
• Provide professional and courteous customer service
• Comply with all company safety standards, OSHA requirements, and DOT regulations
• Assist with additional duties as assigned to support daily operations
  
  

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

This is a physically demanding position that requires working outdoors in all weather conditions.

You Must Be Able To

• Lift, push, pull, and maneuver materials weighing 50 pounds or more
• Repeatedly climb in and out of the truck throughout the shift
• Walk and work on uneven surfaces
• Sit, drive, and operate equipment for extended periods
• Work in rain, heat, cold, humidity, dust, noise, and other outdoor environmental conditions
• Safely work around moving vehicles, heavy equipment, and mechanical components
• Follow all safety procedures in a safety-sensitive environment
  
  

Qualifications

Required

• Valid Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with air brake endorsement
• Minimum of 2 years of commercial driving experience or closely related experience
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English
• Ability to safely perform all essential job functions
• Successful completion of pre-employment requirements
• SAFETY SENSITIVE: YES
  
  

Preferred

• High school diploma or GED
• Basic mechanical aptitude and vehicle inspection experience
  
  

Why Join Waste Connections?

Waste Connections is one of North America's leading providers of solid waste collection, recycling, transportation, and environmental services. We are committed to creating a workplace focused on safety, integrity, respect, and employee success.

To be considered for any of our current openings, you must complete an application at www.careers.wasteconnections.com. Once you select your position of interest, you will find application information and additional instructions.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage through the applicable union benefit plan
• Pension and/or retirement benefits as provided under the collective bargaining agreement
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Paid sick leave
• Company-paid life insurance (if applicable)
• Additional benefits available under the collective bargaining agreement
  
  

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