Commercial Front Load Garbage Truck Driver

Waste Connections of Houston is looking for a safety conscience CDL Route Driver to join the team in Houston, TX! 190 White Road Houston, TX 77047 United States of America

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Why work for Waste Connections?

• ~Competitive Compensations~

• ~Safety Bonuses - Get rewarded for your safe habits~

• ~Yearly Boot Stipend - Get your boots covered~

• ~Benefits Plans - Keep yourself healthy~

• ~Matching 401(K) - Connect to your future~

??? What You'll Do:

We provide trash and disposal services to the local community. You, a vital piece of the team, would be responsible for safely operating a CDL Truck delivering dumpster containers to customers, while providing the best service in the industry. This includes duties such:

• Safely driving a Commercial CDL Truck into a variety of environments (Residential, Construction, Commercial, etc.).

• Determine the best, convenient drop off location for dumpster, to avoid property damage.

• Cautiously operate hydraulic hand controls to lift/load Dumpster on/off truck.

• Secure the Dumpster Load, cover appropriately and account for weight shift before departing.

• Ability to read route sheets and service each customer identified on the sheet or assigned by the dispatcher.

• Perform daily pre and post trip inspections.

• Interact courteously with your customers.

• Other miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

What we work with: Trash is heavy! Sometimes we have machines aid our efforts. Other times we do not. And this is a service provided year-round - Rain, snow or shine. Hot or cold. Be prepared to work in all environments, around heavy diesel equipment. Not to mention dirty ones. Plan for the following labor:

• Extensive physical activity. Requires strenuous physical work with consistent walking; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects over 75 pounds. Exiting/exiting high set truck. Walking. Moderate noise level.

• Work environment involves some exposure to physical risks such as moving mechanical parts. Which require following basic safety precautions.

• Exposure to outside weather, including frequent wet and/or humid conditions, as well as exposure to fumes and vibration.

At the end of the day, we go home knowing we leave a smiling customer!

? Requirements:

• Must be at least 21 years of age with a satisfactory driving record.

• Class A or B CDL

• Ability to work Monday - any day of the week starting as early as midnight.

• Physically comfortable with demands of the job

?? What We Offer:

• Safety bonuses + boot stipend

• Full benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K match, Life Insurance)

• Consistent, year-round work

"Connect with Your Future".

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