Class B Front Load Driver (Union) | Frederickson, WA

Class B Front Load Driver (Union) | Frederickson, WA

LeMay PCR, a proud subsidiary of Waste Connections, is hiring a Class B Front Load Commercial Driver to join our growing team in Frederickson, Washington.

This is a union position represented by Teamsters Local 313 and offers competitive pay, excellent benefits, job stability, and opportunities for long-term career growth.

Pay & Schedule

• Starting Pay: $33.30 per hour (90% of top scale)
• Top Scale: $37.00 per hour after successful completion of 90 days
• Schedule: Monday through Friday; daily start times vary between 4:00 AM and 6:00 AM based on route assignments.
• Occasional Saturdays as needed
• Average of approximately 45 hours per week
• Union wages and benefits under the applicable collective bargaining agreement

What You'll Do

• As a Class B Front Load Driver, you will safely operate a front-load garbage truck while providing dependable waste and recycling collection services to commercial customers throughout the Frederickson area.

• Essential Job Duties

• Safely operate a Class B front-load refuse truck on assigned commercial routes in varying traffic and weather conditions

• Service customers according to route schedules and dispatch instructions while maintaining productivity and efficiency

• Complete daily pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections

• Perform basic vehicle maintenance, including checking fluid levels, tires, lights, and safety equipment

• Operate hydraulic systems to lift, dump, and empty commercial refuse containers

• Work independently to complete routes safely and efficiently

• Frequently enter and exit the vehicle throughout the workday

• Maneuver and service heavy, overloaded, or difficult-to-position containers

• Provide professional and courteous customer service

• Comply with all company safety standards, OSHA requirements, and DOT regulations

• Assist with additional duties as assigned to support daily operations

• Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• This is a physically demanding position that requires working outdoors in all weather conditions.

You Must Be Able To:

• Lift, push, pull, and maneuver materials weighing 50 pounds or more
• Repeatedly climb in and out of the truck throughout the shift
• Walk and work on uneven surfaces
• Sit, drive, and operate equipment for extended periods
• Work in rain, heat, cold, humidity, dust, noise, and other outdoor environmental conditions
• Safely work around moving vehicles, heavy equipment, and mechanical components
• Follow all safety procedures in a safety-sensitive environment

Qualifications

• Required

• Valid Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with air brake endorsement

• Minimum of 2 years of commercial driving experience or closely related experience

• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English

• Ability to safely perform all essential job functions

• Successful completion of pre-employment requirements

• SAFETY SENSITIVE: YES

• Preferred

• High school diploma or GED

• Basic mechanical aptitude and vehicle inspection experience

• Why Join Waste Connections?

• Waste Connections is one of North America's leading providers of solid waste collection, recycling, transportation, and environmental services. We are committed to creating a workplace focused on safety, integrity, respect, and employee success.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage through the applicable union benefit plan

• Pension and/or retirement benefits as provided under the collective bargaining agreement

• Paid vacation and holidays

• Paid sick leave

• Company-paid life insurance (if applicable)

• Additional benefits available under the collective bargaining agreement

• Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.