Local CDL Driver

About Waste Connections

Waste Connections is looking for a safety conscience CDL Class B 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. *Must be 21 years of age or older to operate a commercial vehicle.

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".