Route Driver

Safety Conscience Local Garbage Truck Driver

Lakeshore Disposal, a Waste Connections company, is looking for a safety conscience Local Garbage Truck Driver to join our team in McCall, ID!

Drive a Career, Not Just a Truck.

Join a team where skill, reliability, and professionalism are truly valued. Our garbage truck drivers earn competitive pay, full family benefits, and unmatched job security in an essential role the community depends on. With early morning schedules, holidays off, and benefits that invest in your family's future, this is a sought-after, long-term career with real purpose.

Schedule: Monday–Friday, Start at 5:30 AM, done when routes are finished (Generally 8-11hr days)

(Occasional Saturdays, Overtime as needed. )

**New CDL or CDL Permit Holders Encouraged to Apply!**

COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION:

Starting Pay: $30.00+/hr DOE

• Paid Training
• Paid Holidays
• Yearly Safety Bonuses $$
• Yearly Boot Allowance $$
• Bi-Weekly pay

• Generous PTO
• Growth opportunities- We pride ourselves on promoting from within
• 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

MUST BE ABLE TO PASS:

• DOT drug screening
• Criminal background check
• Motor vehicle record screening

As a driver you will be operating an Automated truck collecting solid waste and transporting it to appropriate disposal sites. This Position requires you to work independently, in addition Drivers are expected to deliver excellence in customer service at all times. You will be cross trained in Automated Side Load Garbage Trucks, Front Load Garbage Trucks, and Roll Off Trucks.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ability to safely operate a garbage truck on specified routes to collect solid waste.
• 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, moving waste bins to positions accessible by truck, and closing all enclosure gates as necessary, at times with no helpers.
• 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;
• 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.
• 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 A or B CDL with Air Brakes endorsement
• OR Class A or B CDL Permit(Must hold permit prior to job offer.)
• Clean driving record.
• Ability to read, write, comprehend and communicate in English.
• Minimum 1 year of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Candidates for employment must meet position requirements and successfully pass post offer employment examinations including:

• 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.