Union CDL Driver

• Waste Connections is looking for a safety-minded Union CDL Recycle Route Driver to join our team in Vancouver, WA .
• Shift is Monday-Friday, with occasional Saturdays as needed.
• Start time is 5:30 AM and ends when route is complete; generally 9-10 hours/day.
• Union rate of pay is $33.35/HR .

Safety Sensitive: Yes

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ability to safely drive large, heavy vehicles in residential neighborhoods requiring high awareness of pedestrians, traffic, and tight spaces to collect recycle on specific routes.
• Ability to read an electronic route tablet and service each customer identified on the route or assigned by the dispatcher.
• Ability to operate hydraulic lift (from inside the cab) to service 900+ garbage carts and dispose of trash at designated facilities.
• 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.
• Courteous interaction with our customers and perform other miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.​

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT

• Extensive physical activity. Require strenuous physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects over 50 pounds many times throughout an 8+ hour shift.
• Work environment involves exposure to physical risks such as moving mechanical parts. This requires following basic safety precautions.
• The employee is exposed to outside weather, including frequent wet conditions, as well as exposure to fumes and vibration. Noise level is usually moderate.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Valid Class B CDL with air brakes endorsement REQUIRED as a minimum.
• Must have a CLEAN DRIVING RECORD .
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Basic knowledge of truck components in order to complete DOT pre- and post-trip inspections.
• Employment contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements Iincluding criminal background check, motor vehicle report and drug panel screening.

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WHAT WE OFFER

• Union Benefits and Pension Plan
• Yearly Boot Voucher of up to $450.00 a Year
• Yearly Safety Bonus of up to $1,750
• Company uniforms, High Visibility PPE gear and Safety gear.

• 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.
• Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.
• Washington State pay range is $26.65-$35.00/HR.