About the position
Waste Connections is looking for a safety conscience CDL Route Driver to join our GROWING team in Bridgeton, MO. It’s a Great place to work! We work in an environment where empowered, self-directed All-stars know what they do is important. Our definition of integrity is 'saying what you will do and then doing it!' We keep our promises to our customers and our employees.
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, 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
- Valid Class B CDL with air brakes endorsement as a minimum.
- Ability to read, write, comprehend and communicate in English.
- Basic knowledge of truck components in order to complete pre- and post-trip inspections.
- Ability to work Monday – Friday with some Saturdays.
- Must be 21 years of age or older to operate a commercial vehicle.
Nice-to-haves
- Waste experience preferred, but not required.
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Flexible spending account
- Long term & short term disability
- Life insurance
- 401K retirement
- Unlimited opportunities to 'Connect with Your Future'.
