Class B Grapple Truck Driver (Fife, WA)

Waste Connections US Inc

Fife, WA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$35–$35.50 Per Hour
JOB TYPE
Full-time, Employee
SKILLS
Class B License, Customer Relations, English Language, Heavy Equipment/Vehicles, High School Diploma, Hydraulic Engineering, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Loading/Unloading, Physical Demands, Safety Process, Safety Standards, Safety/Work Safety, Truck Driver, Waste Disposal, Waste/Garbage/Recycle Collection
LOCATION
Fife, WA
POSTED
17 days ago

DM Disposal, a Waste Connections company, is hiring an experienced Class B CDL Grapple Truck Driver to operate heavy-duty grapple trucks used for debris, yard waste, and bulky material collection in the Fife area.


This role is hands-on and equipment-focused, combining skilled driving with hydraulic arm operation to safely pick up and load large materials that standard garbage trucks can't handle.


If you have experience with roll-off, heavy equipment, or other specialty trucks and are looking for a steady, full-time driving job with strong pay and benefits, this is a great opportunity.


Pay & Schedule

  • Competitive hourly wage: $35.00-$35.50/hr
  • Full-time, Monday-Friday, with occasional Saturdays
  • 45-hour work week with overtime opportunities


Key Responsibilities

  • Safely operate Class B grapple trucks equipped with hydraulic arms
  • Operate manual transmission vehicles (10, 13, or 18-speed)
  • Pick up, load, and transport bulky debris and materials
  • Perform daily vehicle inspections and basic maintenance
  • Secure loads and comply with DOT and company safety standards
  • Work closely with dispatch and interact professionally with customers
  • Accurately complete required paperwork and logs
  • Always drive responsibly using company safety technology (cameras)


Working Conditions

  • Physically demanding role; ability to lift 50+ lbs
  • Outdoors in varying weather conditions
  • Exposure to noise, vibration, fumes, and moving mechanical parts
  • Must strictly follow safety procedures at all times


Minimum Requirements

  • Valid Class B CDL (Class A not required unless towing a heavy trailer)
  • Air brake endorsement
  • Manual transmission experience required
  • At least 2 years of commercial driving experience
  • Ability to read, write, and communicate in English
  • High school diploma or GED preferred
  • Safety-Sensitive Position: Yes
  • Valid Class B CDL (Class A not required unless towing a heavy trailer)
  • Air brake endorsement
  • Manual transmission experience required
  • At least 2 years of commercial driving experience
  • Ability to read, write, and communicate in English
  • High school diploma or GED preferred
  • Safety-Sensitive Position: Yes


To be considered for any of our current openings, you must complete an application at www.careers.wasteconnections.com. Once you select your position of interest, you will find application information and additional instructions.


We offer excellent benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a flexible spending account, long-term and short-term disability insurance, life insurance, a 401 (k) retirement plan, and unlimited opportunities to "Connect with Your Future."


A link to our benefits overview can be found here: https://careers.wasteconnections.com/why-waste-connections


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

About the Company

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Waste Connections US Inc