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Residential Garbage Truck Driver

Alvin, TX • On-site

Waste Connections of Canada
1 - 5K employees
Learn more about Waste Connections of Canadaexternal

Full-time

Retirement

Re-posted 25 days ago

Job description

Waste Connectionsis looking for individuals who have a passion for driving, career growth and share our #1 value:SAFETY!We are looking forResidential Load Garbage truckDriverto join the team at our location inAlvin, TX.

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

Click here to view A Day in the Life of a Waste Connections Driver - YouTube

💰 What We Offer:

  • 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

🛠 Job Duties:

We provide trash and disposal services to the local community. You, a vital piece of the team, would be responsible for safely operating a CDL Truck while providing the best service in the industry.

  • Safely driving a Commercial CDL Truck into a variety of environments (Residential, Construction, Commercial, etc.).

  • 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.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT: 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!

Requirements:

  • Must be at least 21 years of age with a satisfactory driving record.

  • Class A or B CDL

  • Ability to work Monday - any day of the week starting as early as midnight.

  • Physically comfortable with demands of the job

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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