About this role

Kahut Waste Services, a Waste Connections company, is looking for a Class B CDL Driver to join our team in Clackamas & Canby, Oregon.

Schedule Monday-Friday

Shift 5:30 AM until the route is completed. This route typically averages 45 hours a week.

Starting wage is $36.00/HR.

Safety Sensitive Position: YES

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A DRIVER:

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

In this position you will be operating an automated side load vehicle on specified routes depending on business needs.
Ability to safely service customers throughout the day, completing up to 900 stops per day.
Ability to read route tablet and service each customer identified on the route tablet 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/recycle 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 (50+ pounds), pushing, or pulling required of objects over 100 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 of 1-year commercial driving experience utilizing a Class B license REQUIRED
Minimum of 2-years commercial driving experience utilizing a Class B license PREFERRED
Stable work history (at least 2 years in most recent position)
Excellent customer service and communication skills
Clean driving record and compliance with DOT regulations (49 CFR 383.51)
Ability to handle the physical demands of the job
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Basic knowledge of truck components for pre- and post-trip inspections
Position requires clean drug panel screening, clean motor vehicle report and eligible criminal background check to be eligible for employment.
To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application at www.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".
Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.

Class B CDL Driver