Front Load Driver

Company: Waste Connections
Location: Bridgeton
Posted on: September 25, 2022

Job Description:

Job Description

WASTE CONNECTIONS OF MO - ST. LOUIS IS NOW HIRING - $5,000 Sign on bonus!!

We are looking for a safety conscience Commercial Route Driver to join the team at our Hauling location in Bridgeton MO.

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.
• A typical schedule for this position is Monday-Friday, with an occasional Saturday as needed, 45 hour work week.
  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.
    • Minimum 2 years of experience operating a front load, commercial garbage truck.
    • Basic knowledge of truck components in order to complete pre- and post-trip inspections.
      
      Apply today and Connect with Your Future!
      
      We offer excellent benefits including: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term disability, life insurance, 401K retirement.
      
      Waste Connections is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer (Minorities/Female/Disabled/Veterans)
      
      

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