About this role
Waste Connections is looking for individuals who have a passion for driving, career growth and share our top value: Safety! We are looking for Residential Garbage Truck Driver Helper to join the team at our location in Dade City, FL.
Monday-Friday starting at day shift starts at 6:00am typically working 10-11 hour days. You may also work occasional Saturday for extra overtime. We offer family benefits, 401k, and vacation.
POSITION SUMMARY:
- Ability to safely operate a garbage truck on specified routes to collect solid waste. Waste experience preferred.
- 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, 50 hour work week.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Valid Class A or B CDL
- Have at least 2 years of work experience as well as a stable work history, preferably in a driver position.
- Able to lift 50+ pounds.
- Able and willing to work outside in all weather conditions.
- Garbage Truck experience a PLUS!!!
- Garbage is very stable and we work year round!
- VETERANS are encouraged to apply.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Competitive pay!!
- Excellent benefits including: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term disability, life insurance, 401K retirement and unlimited opportunities to “Connect with Your Future”.
- Garbage is very stable and we work year round!
Apply today and Connect with Your Future!
Waste Connections is an Affirmative Action /Equal Opportunity Employer (Minority/Female/Disabled/Veterans).