Waste Connections
Waste Management
SideLoadGarbageTruckDriver
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.
“Side Load Garbage Truck Driver at Waste Connections. Skills: CDL Route Driver, Residential CDL Truck operation. Safely operating a Residential CDL Truck delivering dumpster containers to customers. Safely driving a Commercial CDL Truck into a variety of environments (Residential, Construction, Commercial, etc.)”
What You'll Achieve.
leave a smiling customer
Industry & Context.
Extensive physical activity. Requires strenuous physical work with consistent heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects over 75 pounds., Exiting/exiting high set truck., Walking., Moderate noise level., Work environment involves some exposure to physical risks such as moving mechanical parts. Which require following basic safety precautions., Exposure to outside weather, including frequent wet and/or humid conditions, as well as exposure to fumes and vibration.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Must be at least 21 years of age with a satisfactory driving record, Class A or CDL, Ability to work Monday – Friday starting at around 5:30 am. Approx. 48-52 hours a week, with overtime, Physically comfortable with demands of the job
What You'll Do.
Safely operating a Residential CDL Truck delivering dumpster containers to customers
Safely driving a Commercial CDL Truck into a variety of environments (Residential
convenient drop off location for dumpster
to avoid property damage
Cautiously operate hydraulic hand controls to lift/load Dumpster on/off truck
Secure the Dumpster Load
cover appropriately and account for weight shift before departing
Ability to read route sheets and service each customer identified on the sheet or assigned by the dispatcher
Perform daily pre and post trip inspections
Interact courteously with your customers
Other miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned
How You'll Work.
Communication Scope
Interact courteously with your customers
Full Job Description
Waste Connections of Amarillo is looking for a safety conscience**CDL Route Driver** to join the team in Amarillo, TX! _The ideal driver will have a self-motivated, go getting attitude, that is looking to excel and grow with our GROWING company!_ Click here to view [A Day in the Life of a Waste Connections Driver - YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrZFVS8YOPQ) ** _Why work for Waste Connections?_** * ~Competitive Compensations~ * ~Safety Bonuses – Get rewarded for your safe habits~ * ~Yearly Boot Stipend – Get your boots covered~ * ~Benefits Plans – Keep yourself healthy~ * ~Matching 401(K) – Connect to your future~ **_Pay!_** * This position pays 22 dollars an hour working 48 to 52 hours a week. everything after 40 hours is paid overtime. **_What we do:_** We provide trash and disposal services to the local community. You, a vital piece of the team, would be responsible for safely operating a **Residential CDL Truck** delivering dumpster containers to customers, while providing the best service in the industry. _This includes duties such:_ * Safely driving a Commercial CDL Truck into a variety of environments (Residential, Construction, Commercial, etc.). * Determine the best, convenient drop off location for dumpster, to avoid property damage. * Cautiously operate hydraulic hand controls to lift/load Dumpster on/off truck. * Secure the Dumpster Load, cover appropriately and account for weight shift before departing * Ability to read route sheets and service each customer identified on the sheet or assigned by the dispatcher. * Perform daily pre and post trip inspections. * Interact courteously with your customers * Other miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned. **_What we work with:_** Trash is heavy! Sometimes we have machines aid our efforts. Other times we do not. And this is a service provided year round – Rain, snow or shine. Hot or cold. Be prepared to work in all environments, around heavy diesel equipment. Not to mention dirty ones. _Plan for
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