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CDL Driver - $5,000 BONUS

Waste Connections

Galena, ILJob$28/hrSeen 1mo ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$28/hr
Location
Galena, IL
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Valid Class A Or B CDL

Job overview

Waste Connections is hiring a CDL Driver - $5,000 BONUS. Waste Connections seeks a safety‑conscious residential CDL driver in Galena, Illinois, offering a $5,000 stay‑on bonus and competitive pay, with a focus on safe garbage‑truck operation, route management, vehicle inspections, courteous customer interactions, and other assigned duties.

Key focus areas include Safely operate a garbage truck on specified routes to collect solid waste, Read route sheets and service each customer identified on the sheet or assigned by the dispatcher, and Perform routine post and pre‑route inspections on vehicles such as checking fluids, safety equipment, and tires.

Important skills include Garbage Truck Operation, Route Sheet Reading, Vehicle Inspection, and Professional Customer Interaction.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Garbage Truck OperationRoute Sheet ReadingVehicle InspectionProfessional Customer Interaction

Qualifications

Valid Class a or B CDLClean Driving Record1+ Years Local Route Driving Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

Waste Connections is looking to add a safety conscious Residential CDL Driver to the team in Galena, IL .

$5,000 Stay-on Bonus

Our priority is to make sure we hire safe drivers that care about the service provided to the community. As a driver with us the minimum responsibilities are:

  • Safely operating a garbage truck on specified routes to collect solid waste.

  • Reading route sheets and service each customer identified on the sheet or assigned by the dispatcher.

  • Performing routine post and pre route inspections on vehicles such as checking fluids, safety equipment, and tires.

  • Having professional and courteous interactions with our customers when needed.

  • Perform other miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

What we need from you:

  • Valid Class A or B CDL

  • Clean driving record

  • 1 year of local route driving experience

What you’ll get from us:

  • Competitive Compensation - $28/hr plus overtime at time and a half after 40 hours.

  • 401(K) with company match; let us help you save for your future

  • Healthcare; Medical, Dental, Vision

  • Perks, perks, perks! Employee Assistance Mental Health Program, Emergency Travel Assistance, Prepaid Legal Plan, Scholarship Opportunities for kids, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Relief Fund

  • Insurance: Life, Short Term/Long Term Disability

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

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