About this role
Waste Connections has an immediate opening for a Front Load Garbage Truck Driver at our site in Kilgore, TX. This position is Monday-Friday 4 am start time working an 11-12 hour days. In this position you will be servicing our commercial customers in a Front Load Garbage Truck.
Pay: $22.00 - $28.00 per hour Plus $5,000.00 Stay on Bonus
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Why you need to join us!
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CULTURE: It’s a Great place to work! We work in an environment where empowered, self-directed All-stars know what they do is important.
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INTEGRITY: Our definition is “saying what you will do and then doing it!” We keep our promises to our customers and our employees.
What we offer
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Yearly Safety Bonuses
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Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits.
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401K Match Program
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Uniforms/Safety Gear
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Boot allowances
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Overtime
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Stable Year Round, Full Time work. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Ability to read route Tablet/sheets and service each customer identified on the sheet or assigned by the dispatcher.
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Perform Daily Pre-trip and Post-Trip DOT inspections on vehicles. Such as checking fluids, safety equipment, lights and tire pressure.
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Ability to perform a physically demanding job, loading and unloading, at times with no helpers.
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Courteous interaction with our customers and perform other miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
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A typical schedule for this position is Monday-Friday with an occasional Saturday as needed, with overtime often. WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT:
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Extensive physical activity. Requires strenuous physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects over 50 pounds.
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Work environment involves some exposure to physical risks such as moving mechanical parts. Which require following basic safety precautions.
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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.
Requirements
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Valid Class A or B CDL license with air brake endorsement Required.
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Clean Driving Record.
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Working knowledge of D.O.T. laws
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Ability to work 50-55 hours a week
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Schedule flexibility to work M-F with (occasional Saturdays but No Sundays!)
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Willingness to submit to and pass background check and pre-employment drug screening test
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Ability to read, write and comprehend reports to complete daily assignments
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Physical demands include:
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Ability to function in a wide variety of environments to withstand exposure to all kinds of weather while completing work assignments (i.e., rain, heat, sun, cold)
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Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and move and maneuver up to 100 pounds
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Ability to mount and dismount the truck multiple times every day while on route
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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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On top of competitive pay we offer family benefits, 401k, vacation, and year round OT.
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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.