Commercial Front Load Garbage Route Driver- Longview, WA

Waste Control, a Waste Connections Company, is looking for a  safety conscience   Commercial Front Load Driver (Class A or B) to join the team in Longview, Washington. Previous waste experience would be a huge  plus !

This shift is Monday-Friday 4:00 am-2:00 pm

Wage Starting off at $28.00/HR.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Ability to safely operate a Front Load Garbage Truck on specified routes to collect solid waste. Waste experience  preferred but not required.

Ability to read route sheets or Operate Driver Route Tablet 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:

Extensive physical activity. Requires strenuous physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required objects over 50 pounds.

Work environment involves some exposure to physical risks such as moving mechanical parts. Which requires 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.

Safety sensitive: Yes

Minimum Job Requirements:

Valid Class A or B CDL with air brakes endorsement required.

Ability to read, write, comprehend and communicate in English. High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Minimum 1 year of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Basic knowledge of truck components to complete pre- and post-trip inspections

Safety Sensitive: Yes

What we offer our Employees.

Competitive Compensation

Yearly Safety Bonuses$$

Yearly Boot Allowance$$

Performance-based career growth potential

Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans

Income Protection Plans (Life Insurance, Short Term/Long Term Disability)

401(k) Generous matching plan

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Emergency Travel Assistance

Why 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.

RESPECT: We show respect for our customers and fellow employees. Respect for ourselves grows through all the hard work and great service we provide to the communities we are privileged to serve.

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". A link to our benefits overview can be found here:

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

Washington wage range 28.00-28.00/HR

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