Front Load Driver

<div>Waste Connections has an immediate opening for a <b>Front Load Garbage Truck Driver</b> at our site in Dallas, TX. This position is Monday-Friday 4 am start time working an 11 hour day. In this position you will be servicing our commercial customers in a Front Load Garbage Truck.</div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p></p><p>Click here to view A Day in the Life of a Waste Connections Driver - YouTube</p><p></p><p><u>Why you need to join us!</u></p><ul><li><p>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.</p></li></ul><ul><li><p>INTEGRITY: Our definition is “saying what you will do and then doing it!” We keep our promises to our customers and our employees.    </p></li></ul><p><u>What we offer:</u></p><ul><li><p>Yearly Safety Bonuses</p></li><li><p>Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits.</p></li><li><p>401K Match Program</p></li><li><p>Uniforms/Safety Gear</p></li><li><p>Boot allowances</p></li><li><p>Overtime</p></li><li><p>Stable Year Round, Full Time work.</p></li></ul><p><u>DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:</u></p><ul><li><p>Ability to read route Tablet/sheets and service each customer identified on the sheet or assigned by the dispatcher.</p></li><li><p>Perform Daily Pre-trip and Post-Trip DOT inspections on vehicles. Such as checking fluids, safety equipment, lights and tire pressure.</p></li><li><p>Ability to perform a physically demanding job,<span> </span><span>loading and unloading</span>, at times with no helpers.</p></li><li><p><span>Courteous</span> interaction with our customers and perform other miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.</p></li><li><p>A typical schedule for this position is Monday-Friday with an occasional Saturday as needed, with overtime often.</p></li></ul><p><u>WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT:</u></p><ul><li><p>Extensive physical activity. Requires strenuous physical work; <span>heavy lifting</span>, pushing, or pulling required of objects over 50 pounds.</p></li><li><p>Work environment involves some exposure to physical risks such as moving mechanical parts. Which require following basic safety precautions.</p></li><li><p>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.</p></li></ul><p><b>Requirements:</b></p><ul><li><p><b><u>Valid Class A or B CDL license with air brake endorsement Required.</u></b></p></li><li><p>Clean Driving Record.</p></li><li><p>Working knowledge of D.O.T. laws</p></li><li><p>Ability to work 50-55 hours a week</p></li><li><p>Schedule flexibility to work M-F with (occasional Saturdays but No Sundays!)</p></li><li><p>Willingness to submit to and pass background check and pre-employment drug screening test</p></li><li><p>Ability to read, write and comprehend reports to complete daily assignments</p></li><li><p>Physical demands include:</p></li><li><p>Ability to function in a wide variety of environments to withstand exposure to all kinds of weather while completing work assignments (i.e., rain, heat, sun, cold)</p></li><li><p>Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and move and maneuver up to 100 pounds</p></li><li><p>Ability to mount and dismount the truck multiple times every day while on route</p></li></ul><p></p><p>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".</p><p></p><p>On top of competitive pay we offer family benefits, 401k, vacation, and year round OT.</p><p></p><p><i><b>Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.</b></i></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>

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