Local CDL A Driver

Waste Connections is looking for a safety conscience Local CDL Driver to join our GROWING team in Erie, Colorado. PAY: * $24 - $30 per hour working 50-55 hours a week. Every hour after 40 is paid overtime. * This position is eligible for safety bonuses WHY YOU NEED TO JOIN US: * CULTURE: It's a Great place to work! We work in an environment where empowered, self-directed All-stars know what they do is important. * INTEGRITY: Our definition is "saying what you will do and then doing it!" We keep our promises to our customers and our employees. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: * Ability to safely operate a garbage truck on specified routes to collect solid waste. Waste experience preferred, but not required. * 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. 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 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. Approximately 50-55 hours a week with paid overtime. To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application at . Application information and additional instructions can be found once you select your position of interest. We offer excellent benefits including: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term & short term disability, life insurance, 401K retirement and unlimited opportunities to "Connect with Your Future". Waste Connections is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer (Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran)