Local Route Driver
County Transfer & Recycling, a Waste Connections company, is looking for a safety conscience Local Route Driver to join our team in Florence, OR!
Competitive Compensation : Starting Pay : $23.00 / hr
- Yearly Safety Bonuses $$
- Yearly Boot Allowance $$
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Customizable benefits to meet your family's needs (medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, supplemental voluntary plans, wellness programs, and online discounts)
- 401K retirement with company match
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Growth opportunities - We pride ourselves on promoting from within
Schedule : Monday-Friday, 6 : 30AM Start time -End when route is complete. Generally, 8-10hr day - Occasional Saturdays.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
This position's daily responsibilities are split. First half of the day will be operating our non-CDL Glass truck, collecting materials from designated routes. Second half will be delivering and removing containers from residential and commercial locations. This includes emptying, cleaning, & repairing containers as needed to go back into circulation.
Ability to safely operate a company trucks on specified routes to service Residential and Commercial CustomersAbility to read Route Tablet and service each customer identified on the Route or assigned by the dispatcher.Ability to Lift, Push and Pull 500+ Containers Using Hydraulic hand Controls.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.WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT :
Extensive physical activity. Requires strenuous physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects over 50 pounds.Work environment involves some 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.MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS :
Valid Driver's LicenseClean driving record.Pass Criminal Background Check, Drug panel Screening, and Motor Vehicle ReportAbility to read, write, comprehend and communicate in English.Basic knowledge of truck components in order to complete pre- and post-trip inspections.Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.