Local CDL Route Driver

Waste Connections is looking for a safety conscienceLocal CDL Route Driverto 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. *Must be 21 years of age or older to operate a commercial vehicle.

To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application athttps://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) Apply at: https://ipc.us/t/34E3236EA7954536.