Front Load Garbage Truck Driver
Job Description
Dynamic Opening
Position: Front Load Garbage Truck Driver
Company: Waste Connections
Company: Waste Connections
Job Brief
about the job
waste connections of houston is looking for a safety conscience cdl route driver to join the team in houston, tx! located at 2010 wilson rd humble, tx 77396. . 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. . why work for waste connections? . .
Experience
Career Progression is required
Job Detail
- ~Competitive Compensation~
- ~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~
What we do: We provide trash and disposal services to the local community - You, a vital piece of the team, would be responsible for safely operating a Commercial CDL Truck delivering dumpster containers to customers, while providing the best service in the industry
- This includes duties such:
Safely driving a Commercial CDL Truck into a variety of environments (Residential, Construction, Commercial, etc - )
- Determine the best, convenient drop off location for dumpster, to avoid property damage
- 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
What we work with: 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
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At the end of the day, we go home knowing we leave a smiling customer!
Minimum Job 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
To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application at - 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 equal opportunity employer- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status
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