CDL Driver

Company: Waste Connections
Location: Placerville
Posted on: June 24, 2022

Job Description:

El Dorado Disposal, a Waste Connections company, is looking to hire a safety conscious Garbage Truck Driver to join the team in Placerville, CA! This is a physical job where you will be working outside in all weather conditions. This is a full time, year round position.

The schedule is Monday-Friday starting at 4:30am, 8-10 hour working days. Starting pay is $25.75 per hour. You will also be eligible for great family benefits including medical, dental, vision and a 401k with a company match!

WE OFFER:

• Competitive Wage
• Safety Bonuses of up to $1,000 a year
• Boot Allowance of up to $200.00 a year
• Uniforms Provided along with PPE gear.
• Medical, Dental, Vision and 401K with company match
  
  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 conditions, as well as exposure to fumes and vibration. Noise level is usually moderate.
      
      MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:
      
      • Valid Class A or B CDL with air brakes endorsement required.
      • High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
      • Minimum 1 year 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.
        
        
        
        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 Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer (Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran)
        
        

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