Local CDL Driver
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Waste Connections is hiring a Local CDL Driver. Waste Connections seeks a safety‑conscious CDL Route Driver to join its team in Metropolis, Illinois, offering a competitive hourly wage, a Monday‑Friday schedule with occasional Saturdays, and a culture that values integrity and employee empowerment.
Key focus areas include Operate a garbage truck safely on assigned routes to collect solid waste, Read route sheets and service each customer as directed, and Perform routine vehicle inspections and maintenance including fluids and tires.
Successful candidates bring Valid Class B CDL With Air Brakes Endorsement, Must Be 21+, and English Reading Writing Comprehension Communication. Important skills include Operate Garbage Truck, Read Route Sheets, Perform Vehicle Inspections, Operate Hydraulic Hand Controls, Courteous Customer Interaction, and Physical Stamina Heavy Lifting.
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Waste Connections is looking for a safety conscience CDL Route Driver to join our team in Metropolis, Illinois.
PAY:
- $22-$23 per hour
SCHEDULE:
Monday - Friday with an occasional Saturday / 5 am start time / working 50-55 hours per week
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.
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.
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.
•Ability to read, write, comprehend and communicate in English.
•Basic knowledge of truck components in order to complete pre- and post-trip inspections.
•Must be 21 years of age or older to comply with FMCSA
To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application at https://careers.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. #ACDriver
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