Waste Connections is looking for individuals who have a passion for driving, career growth and share our value: SAFETY! We are looking for Side Load Garbage Truck Driver to join the team at our location in Angleton, TX .
The ideal driver will have a self-motivated, go getting attitude, that is looking to excel and grow with our GROWING company!
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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
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️ 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.
