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Side Load Garbage Truck Driver

Waste Connections

Amarillo, TX

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
CDL Driver's License, Class A License, Community and Social Services, Compensation and Benefits, Driver's License, Heavy Equipment/Vehicles, Hydraulic Engineering, Insurance, Loading/Unloading, Residential Construction, Truck Driver, Waste/Garbage/Recycle Collection, YouTube
LOCATION
Amarillo, TX
POSTED
4 days ago
Waste Connections of Amarillo is looking for a safety conscience CDL Route Driver to join the team in Amarillo, TX!


_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 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrZFVS8YOPQ)


Why work for Waste Connections?


+ ~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~


Pay!


+ This position pays 22 dollars an hour working 48 to 52 hours a week. everything after 40 hours is paid overtime.


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 Residential 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.


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 – Friday starting at around 5:30 am. Approx. 48-52 hours a week, with overtime.

+ Physically comfortable with demands of the job


To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application at www.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".


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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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