County Transfer & Recycling, a Waste Connections company, is looking for a safety conscience Local Commercial Driver to join our team in Florence, OR! We are offering Competitive wage along with Medical, Dental and 401K Benefits!
Class B Pay: $23.
00/HR
Class A Pay: $24.
00/HR
This position will be cross trained in many different styles of Trucks (Roll Off, Commercial Front Load, and Residential Automatic Side Load.
)
As a driver you will be mechanically collecting solid waste and transporting it to appropriate disposal sites.
This Position requires you to work independently, in addition Drivers are expected to deliver excellence in customer service at all times.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
·Ability to safely operate a garbage truck on specified routes to service Residential and Commercial Customers
Ability to Cross train in different styles of Trucks, Front Load, Residential Side Load, and Forklift operation.
Ability to read Route Tablet and service each customer identified on the Route or assigned by the dispatcher.
Ability to Lift, Push and Pull 500+ Containers Using Hydraulic hand Controls.
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-Friday, with an occasional Saturday as needed, 45-50 hour work week.
Ability to work One Saturday a month for a 2 Hour shift (7am-9am)
Ability to start at 3:30AM when doing Front Load Routes
Ability to start at 6:30AM when doing Residential and Roll Off Routes
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 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.
WHAT WE OFFER:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
Competitive Wage
401K Program
Yearly Boot Allowance
Yearly Safety Bonus
Company uniforms, High Visibility PPE gear and Safety gear.
To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application at www.
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".
Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.