What are the responsibilities and job description for the Local Route Driver position at Waste Connections?
Why Choose Us?
We are Waste Connections, an integrated services company that provides solid waste collection, transfer, disposal and recycling services to local residents and businesses throughout the U.S. and Canada. We're proud to be a different kind of company with a different kind of culture. One where self-directed, empowered employees have our trust and full support to realize their potential as they strive to make a bigger and better impact on their communities and careers every day.
Our priority is to make sure we hire safe drivers that care about the service provided to the community. As a driver with us the minimum responsibilities are:
- Safely operating a garbage truck on specified routes to collect solid waste.
- Reading route sheets and service each customer identified on the sheet or assigned by the dispatcher.
- Performing routine post and pre route inspections on vehicles such as checking fluids, safety equipment, and tires.
- Having professional and courteous interactions with our customers when needed.
- Perform other miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
What we need from you:
- Valid Class A or B CDL
- Clean driving record
- 1 year of local route driving experience
What you'll get from us:
- Competitive Compensation
- 401(K) with company match; let us help you save for your future
- Healthcare; Medical, Dental, Vision
- Perks, perks, perks! Employee Assistance Mental Health Program, Emergency Travel Assistance, Prepaid Legal Plan, Scholarship Opportunities for kids, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Relief Fund
- Insurance: Life, Short Term/Long Term Disability
Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.