CDL Driver
Waste Connections, Inc.
Posted Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Posting ID: WCGWCUUSR73883EXTERNALENUS
Marengo, IL
We are looking for a safety conscience Residential Driver to join our team at our hauling site in Marengo, IL.
Schedule is 5:30 am to 4 pm (or until route is completed). Potential of up to 10 hours of weekly overtime. Occasional Saturday work is required. Pay is $28 per hour, overtime is paid at time and a half after 40 hours. Benefits are available the first of the month after first 60 days of employment.
Previous waste experience is a huge plus!
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.
Schedule is 5:30 am to 4 pm (or until route is completed). Potential of up to 10 hours of weekly overtime. Occasional Saturday work is required. Pay is $28 per hour, overtime is paid at time and a half after 40 hours. Benefits are available the first of the month after first 60 days of employment.
Previous waste experience is a huge plus!
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 the ability to provide excellent customer service at all times
- A typical schedule for this position is Monday-Friday, with an occasional Saturday as needed, 50-55 hour work week.
- 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.
- Valid Class B CDL with air brakes endorsement as a minimum.
- Ability to read, write, comprehend and communicate in English.
- Minimum 2 years of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
- Basic knowledge of truck components in order to complete pre- and post-trip inspections.
- Pays $28 per hour - overtime paid at time and a half after 40 hours
- Performance-based career growth potential
- Medical, dental, vision insurance plans
- Income Protection Plans (Life Insurance, Short Term/Long Term Disability)
- 401(k) with a generous company match
- Flexible Spending Account
Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.
Contact Information
Email: at-jobfeeds+wasteconnectionsinc@careercircle.com
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.