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Frontload Driver

Waste Connections

Westwego, LAFull-time$23/hrPosted 3mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$23/hr
Location
Westwego, LA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Class A Or B Commercial Drivers License

Job overview

Waste Connections is hiring a Frontload Driver. The Frontload Driver operates a commercial garbage truck on designated routes, collecting solid waste and transporting it to disposal sites. This physically demanding role requires working outdoors in various weather conditions, starting at 3 AM, and involves routine vehicle inspection and maintenance.

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 inspection and maintenance on vehicles such as checking fluids, safety equipment, and tires.

Successful candidates bring Class A Or B Commercial Drivers License, Clean Driving Record, and 3+ Years Commercial Driving Experience. Important skills include Operate Garbage Truck, Read Route Sheets, Perform Routine Vehicle Inspection, Operate Hydraulic Hand Controls, and Courteous Interaction With Customers.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Operate Garbage TruckRead Route SheetsPerform Routine Vehicle InspectionOperate Hydraulic Hand ControlsCourteous Interaction With Customers

Qualifications

Class a or B Commercial Drivers LicenseClean Driving Record3+ Years Commercial Driving ExperienceWaste Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

We are seeking a Frontload Driver to join our team at our hauling site in Bridge City, LA. This role involves operating a commercial garbage truck along designated routes to pick up solid waste and transport it to a designated disposal location. It is a physically demanding position that requires working outdoors in various weather conditions.

3AM start time

52-55 hours a week

Starting pay is $23/ hour

Duties and Responsibilities:

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.

Requirements:

Class A or B Commercial Drivers License.

Clean driving record.

3+ years of commercial driving experience.

Why work for Waste Connections?

Competitive Compensation

Yearly Boot Stipend

Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

Matching 401(K) $1 per $1 up to 5%

Stable year-round work!

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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