What are the responsibilities and job description for the Local CDL Driver position at Waste Connections?
Are you a safety-conscious driver looking for a stable, full-time career with great pay, benefits, and the chance to be home every night? Pacific Disposal, a Waste Connections Company, is looking for a reliable and motivated Class B CDL Garbage Truck Driver to join our team in Lacey, WA.
Previous waste industry experience is a big plus—but not required. We’re happy to train the right person!
The schedule is Monday–Friday, starting between 5:00 AM and 5:30 AM, and occasional Saturdays as needed. You’ll average about 45 hours per week (overtime eligible) and be home every night!
The starting pay $33.96/hour with annual pay increases and bonus opportunities.
Duties And Responsibilities
We offer excellent benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a flexible spending account, long-term and short-term disability insurance, life insurance, a 401 (k) retirement plan, 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
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Previous waste industry experience is a big plus—but not required. We’re happy to train the right person!
The schedule is Monday–Friday, starting between 5:00 AM and 5:30 AM, and occasional Saturdays as needed. You’ll average about 45 hours per week (overtime eligible) and be home every night!
The starting pay $33.96/hour with annual pay increases and bonus opportunities.
Duties And Responsibilities
- Safely operate a garbage truck on designated routes to collect solid waste. Waste experience is preferred but not required.
- Read route sheets and service each customer listed or assigned by the dispatcher.
- Perform routine inspections and maintenance on vehicles, including checking fluids, safety equipment, and tires.
- Perform a physically demanding job, including loading and unloading, sometimes without assistance.
- Operate hydraulic hand controls to lift and load refuse and dispose of trash at designated facilities.
- Interact courteously with customers and perform other miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
- Working Conditions and Physical Effort:
- Requires extensive physical activity, including heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling objects over 50 pounds.
- Work environment involves exposure to physical risks, such as moving mechanical parts, requiring basic safety precautions.
- Exposure to outdoor weather conditions, including frequent wet and/or humid environments, as well as fumes and vibrations.
- Valid Class B CDL with air brakes endorsement
- Clean driving record (please bring a copy of your MVR to the in-person interview)
- Ability to operate 10-, 13-, and 18-speed transmissions (preferred, not required)
- Minimum 1 year of relevant driving experience
- Ability to read, write, and communicate in English
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Safety-Sensitive – YES
We offer excellent benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a flexible spending account, long-term and short-term disability insurance, life insurance, a 401 (k) retirement plan, 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
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