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Ontario Sanitary Service, a Waste Connections company, is looking for a safety conscience CDL Garbage Truck Driver to join our team in Ontario, OR!
Full Time: Monday – Friday, 5:00am - Ending when the route is complete , generally 9-11 hour day. Occasional Saturdays.
Year-Round Work! No Seasonal Layoffs. Home Every Night.
Pay: $21.50+/hour DOE
Competitive Compensation:
Paid Training
Paid Holidays
Yearly Safety Bonuses
Yearly Boot Allowance
Bi-Weekly pay
Generous Paid Time Off
Growth opportunities- We pride ourselves on promoting from within
We offer benefits that can be customized to meet your family's needs, including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, supplemental voluntary plans, wellness programs, and online discounts.
401K retirement with company match.
Company Paid Life Insurance
As a driver you will be operating an Automated truck collecting solid waste and transporting it to appropriate disposal sites. This Position requires you to work independently, in addition Drivers are expected to deliver excellence in customer service at all times. You will be cross trained in Automated Side Load Garbage Trucks, Front Load Garbage Trucks, and Roll Off Trucks.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Ability to safely operate a garbage truck on specified routes to collect solid waste.
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, moving waste bins to positions accessible by truck, and closing all enclosure gates as necessary, at times with no helpers.
Operates hydraulic hand controls to lift/load refuse, operate compactor and dispose of collected material at the designated facility.
Cleans up the area around accidental waste spills.
Completes daily reports on pre and post trip inspections of equipment;
Fuels vehicle daily
Maintains the physical appearance of the equipment, including routine washing
Monitors over and under filled carts/containers to assess changing service requirements;
Monitors the condition and repair needs of existing carts/containers;
Follows all safety policies and procedures.
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.
Ability to mount and dismount the truck multiple times every day while on route.
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.
Job Requirements:
Valid Class A or B CDL license with air brake endorsement.
Perform routine inspection and maintenance on vehicles such as checking fluids, safety equipment, and tires.
Minimum 1 year of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
Working knowledge of D.O.T. laws.
Ability to work a physically demanding job. Loading and unloading cans with no helpers.
Ability to read, write and comprehend reports to complete daily assignments
Must pass criminal background check, drug panel screening and motor vehicle report to be eligible for employment.
To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application at www.wasteconnections.com . Application information and additional instructions can be found once you select your position of interest.
Drug and alcohol testing: Subject to pre-employment drug testing and random selection drug and alcohol testing per Company policy.
Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.