Local CDL Route Driver

Safety Conscience CDL Garbage Truck Driver

Elko Sanitation, a Waste Connections company, is looking for a safety conscience CDL Garbage Truck Driver to join our team in Elko, NV.

Why Drive with Us in Elko?

• Local routes = home daily
• Long-term stability with a respected employer
• Year-round, full-time work - no seasonal layoffs
• Be part of a tight-knit, safety-focused local team

Schedule:

• 4/10 Schedule (Weekdays, Non-consecutive)
• Start time: 4:30 AM, Ending when the route is complete. (Overtime as needed)

Competitive Compensation:

Starting Pay: $29.00 per hour.

• Yearly Safety Bonuses $$$
• Yearly Boot Allowance $$$
• Generous Paid Time Off
• We offer benefits that can be customized to meet your family's needs, including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, supplemental voluntary plans, wellness programs, and online discounts.
• 401K retirement with company match.
• Company Paid Life Insurance

Job Requirements:

• Valid Class B or Class A CDL with air brakes endorsement
• Clean driving record.
• Must pass criminal background check, drug panel screening and MVR to be eligible for employment.
• Perform routine inspection and maintenance on vehicles such as checking fluids, safety equipment, and tires.
• Ability to work a physically demanding job. Loading and unloading cans with no helpers.
• Ability to read, write and comprehend reports to complete daily assignments in English.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsible for safely operating collection equipment for the efficient and effective collection of solid waste, and delivering those materials to a designated disposal facility. Responsible for completing required administrative paperwork by use of an On-Board-Computer to maintain accurate company records and customer accounts. This Position requires you to work independently, in addition Drivers are expected to deliver excellence in customer service at all times. You may be cross trained in Automated Side Load Garbage Trucks, Front Load Garbage Trucks, and Roll Off Trucks.

• Safely operate a garbage truck on specified routes to collect solid waste.
• Read route sheets and service each customer identified on the sheet or assigned by the dispatcher.
• Operates hydraulic hand controls to lift/load refuse, operate compactor and dispose of collected material at the designated facility.
• Cleans up the area around accidental waste spills.
• Completes daily reports on pre and post trip inspections of equipment; such as checking fluids, safety equipment, and tires.
• Fuels vehicle daily
• Maintains the physical appearance of the equipment, including routine washing
• Monitors over and under filled carts/containers to assess changing service requirements;
• Monitors the condition and repair needs of existing carts/containers;
• Follows all safety policies and procedures.
• 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.
• Ability to mount and dismount the truck multiple times every day while on route.
• 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.

Conditions of Employment:

• Background Check
• MVR Check (Clean Driving Record)
• Drug screen
• Physical Capacity exam

Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.