Class A CDL Tractor Trailer Driver

As a Class A CDL tractor trailer driver you will operate a garbage truck on specified routes to collect solid waste. You will make routine trips between the transfer station and tipper platform area at Dry Creek Landfill. This position requires you to adhere to all safety guidelines and procedures at multiple safety sensitive sites.

Key Position Responsibilities

• Ability to safely operate a Class A Tractor Trailer Truck. Waste experience preferred, but not required.
• 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 unload refuse and dispose of trash at Dry Creek Landfill.

Position Requirements

• Valid Class A CDL with air brakes endorsement as a minimum.
• Must be able to operate both Manual & Automatic transmission vehicles.
• Ability to read, write, comprehend and communicate in English. High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
• Basic knowledge of truck components in order to complete pre- and post-trip inspections.

Essential Functions

• Requires physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects over 50 pounds.
• Work environment involves 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.

Conditions of Employment

Chosen applicant for this position must have demonstrated proficiency operating equipment, meet the above requirements and successfully pass a post offer Department of Transportation (DOT) drug screen, physical and physical capacities evaluation.

• Title: Class A CDL Tractor Trailer Driver
• Division/Department: Rogue Waste Systems — Dry Creek Landfill, Inc
• Reports to: Rogue Transfer and & Recycling Maintenance Manager
• Location: Dry Creek Landfill, 6261 Dry Creek Rd., Eagle Point, OR
• Employee Status: Non-Union/Non-Exempt/At Will
• Work Schedule: Scheduled work is 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Additional work required as needed.
• Probationary Period: 90 Days

Benefits

• Wages: $24 to $32 per hour depending on experience.
• Vacation: Refer to Employee Handbook for vacation vesting information
• Benefits: Medical, dental and vision benefits (see company benefit plan descriptions)
• Drug and Alcohol Testing: Subject to pre-employment drug and random selection alcohol and drug testing

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