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Cowden

CMV Driver - Daily Trash Haul

Bellingham, WA · On-site

$26 - $33/hr

These drivers complete 2-3 loads daily, hauling full containers of refuse from various transfer ... TRASH HAULING DRIVER JOB DUTIES OVERVIEW * Conduct daily pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections

Cowden

CMV Driver - Daily Trash Haul

Bellingham, WA · On-site

$26 - $33/hr

These drivers complete 2-3 loads daily, hauling full containers of refuse from various transfer ... TRASH HAULING DRIVER JOB DUTIES OVERVIEW * Conduct daily pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections

SFM Services, Inc.

Litter Control

Fort Lauderdale, FL · On-site

$14.50 - $17.25/hr

Trash Hauling To be considered for this position you: * You must pass a criminal background check. * Must pass drug test. * Must be eligible to work in the US. * Valid and Clean Driver's license ...

SFM Services, Inc.

Litter Control

Fort Lauderdale, FL · On-site

$14.50 - $17.25/hr

Trash Hauling To be considered for this position you: * You must pass a criminal background check. * Must pass drug test. * Must be eligible to work in the US. * Valid and Clean Driver's license ...

City of Durango, CO

Trash & Recycling Driver

Durango, CO · On-site

$24 - $28.80/hr

Description Join the City of Durango's Recycling Collection Division as a Trash & Recycling Driver and help support the community's waste and recycling services. In this role, you'll operate ...

City of Durango

Trash & Recycling Driver

Durango, CO · On-site

$24 - $28.80/hr

Description Join the City of Durango's Recycling Collection Division as a Trash & Recycling Driver and help support the community's waste and recycling services. In this role, you'll operate ...

Alterra

F&B Night Hauler - Winter Season

Winter Park, CO · On-site

$23 - $25/hr

This employee will be responsible for hauling trailers of food, beverage, supplies, to/from on-mountain facilities, in addition to recycling and trash dumpsters. The 'Snowcat Driver, Food & Beverage ...

Town Of Pecos City

Landfill Trash Truck Driver

Pecos, TX · On-site

$41K - $53K/yr

... trash containers. Maintains and cleans equipment and reports mechanical defects and vehicle ... DRIVER I: Zero to Two (0-2) years of experience in solid waste, specifically garbage truck ...

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CMV Driver - Daily Trash Haul

Bellingham, WA • On-site

Cowden
11 - 50 employees
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$26 - $33/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 20 days ago

Job description

Heavy Haul Truck Driver - (day shift, daily routes, home each day)
Locally owned and operated in Whatcom County, Cowden Brothers Trucking specializes in trucking needs. Our Trucking Division employs Heavy Haul Truck drivers who can operate Mack automatic tractors with 53' 4 axle heavy-haul trailers. These drivers complete 2-3 loads daily, hauling full containers of refuse from various transfer stations to a rail-yard in Seattle then delivering empty cans back to various locations. Drivers dispatch from Bellingham daily, between 3-6am, and usually return between 12-4pm. Weekly hours are 40-60, and overtime is paid after 40. We have openings coming available soon and interviews will be ongoing until our positions are filled. Driver with dump truck experience preferred as we may have some work bouncing into a dump truck for part of the week.
Serving Northwest Washington since 1945, the Cowden name means commitment to providing quality products and genuine customer care. Top candidates for employment will be safe and courteous, skilled, dependable, enthusiastic, and willing to follow directions. While each route requires different demands, we expect all our drivers to be physically capable of lifting 45 lbs., climbing fixed-ladders, tarping live loads, performing vehicle inspections, and handling adverse weather conditions.
To join our team, please apply to this job posting. If selected and contacted by Human Resources, be prepared to provide your MVR, participate in an interview, test drive and pre-employment drug screening.
TRASH HAULING DRIVER JOB DUTIES OVERVIEW
  • Conduct daily pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections
  • Inspect and transport container chassis from various Western Washington transfer stations to rail yard in Seattle
  • Complete 2-3 loads daily, which consist of dropping and hooking, and some tarping
  • Maintain appearance and clean/wash vehicle inside
  • Ability to climb, stoop, bend, squat, stretch, sit, shift gears, and tarp loads
  • Communicate with dispatch and work cooperatively with team
  • Attend safety and team meetings
  • Adjust axle pressure settings for proper load distribution
  • Drive in compliance with traffic laws and Company policies
  • Complete required paperwork
  • Provide excellent customer service

QUALIFICATIONS
  • Safe driving record, (current MVR will be requested prior to interview)
  • Current, valid CDL
  • Current DOT medical certificate
  • Experience (preferred, however, we will train the right candidate)
  • Negative pre-employment DOT drug screen (required)
  • Eligibility to work in the US (required)
  • Ability to drive in Canada

BENEFITS
  • Compensation based on experience, in the range of $26-$33/hr. with increases and annual bonuses.
  • Home each day
  • Full time (40-60 hrs/wk) M-F/ some short Saturday shifts
  • Healthcare includes medical, dental, vision
  • PTO
  • Paid Holidays
  • 401K with employer match
  • Bonuses
  • Drug & Alcohol Free company

Resumes should be submitted though this job posting.

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