Residential Side Load Driver

Waste Connections is looking for a safety conscience Local CDL Driver to join our GROWING team in Erie, Colorado.

• PAY:
• •$26 - $30 per hour working 50-55 hours a week. Every hour after 40 is paid overtime.
• •This position is eligible for safety bonuses

WHY YOU NEED TO JOIN US:

CULTURE: It’s a Great place to work! We work in an environment where empowered, self-directed All-stars know what they do is important.

INTEGRITY: Our definition is “saying what you will do and then doing it!” We keep our promises to our customers and our employees.

• DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
• •Ability to safely operate a garbage truck on specified routes to collect solid waste. Waste experience preferred, but not required.
• •Ability to read route sheets and service each customer identified on the sheet or assigned by the dispatcher.
• •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.

• 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 Class B CDL with air brakes endorsement as a minimum.
• •Ability to read, write, comprehend and communicate in English.
• •Basic knowledge of truck components in order to complete pre- and post-trip inspections.
• •Ability to work Monday – Friday with some Saturdays. Approximately 50-55 hours a week with paid overtime.

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

Waste Connections is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer (Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran)