Due to growth and expansion Waste Connections is looking to hire a Local Garbage Truck Driver at our site in Angleton, TX.

The position will be responsible for driving an automated side load garbage truck.

The ideal driver will have a self-motivated, go getting attitude, that is looking to excel and grow with our GROWING company!

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Why work for Waste Connections?

• Competitive Compensations
• Safety Bonuses - Get rewarded for your safe habits
• Yearly Boot Stipend - Get your boots covered
• Benefits Plans - Keep yourself healthy
• Matching 401(K) - Connect to your future

Pay!

This position pays 20 dollars an hour working 50 to 55 hours a week. everything after 40 hours is paid overtime.

What we do : We provide trash and disposal services to the local community. You, a vital piece of the team, would be responsible for safely operating a Commercial CDL Truck delivering dumpster containers to customers, while providing the best service in the industry.

This includes duties such :

• Safely driving a Commercial CDL Truck into a variety of environments (Residential, Construction, Commercial, etc.).
• Determine the best, convenient drop off location for dumpster, to avoid property damage.
• Cautiously operate hydraulic hand controls to lift / load Dumpster on / off truck.
• Secure the Dumpster Load, cover appropriately and account for weight shift before departing
• Ability to read route sheets and service each customer identified on the sheet or assigned by the dispatcher.
• Perform daily pre and post trip inspections.
• Interact courteously with your customers
• Other miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

What we work with : Trash is heavy! Sometimes we have machines aid our efforts. Other times we do not. And this is a service provided year round - Rain, snow or shine.

Hot or cold. Be prepared to work in all environments, around heavy diesel equipment. Not to mention dirty ones. Plan for the following labor :

Extensive physical activity. Requires strenuous physical work with consistent walking; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects over 75 pounds.

Exiting / exiting high set truck. Walking. Moderate noise level.

• Work environment involves some exposure to physical risks such as moving mechanical parts. Which require following basic safety precautions.
• Exposure to outside weather, including frequent wet and / or humid conditions, as well as exposure to fumes and vibration.

At the end of the day, we go home knowing we leave a smiling customer!

Minimum Job Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age with a satisfactory driving record.
• Class A or B CDL
• Ability to work Monday - Friday starting at around 6 : 00 am.
• Physically comfortable with demands of the job

To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application at www.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".

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Last updated : 2024-06-05