Waste Connections has an immediate opening for a Front LoadGarbage Truck Driver at our site in Dallas, TX. This position is Monday-Saturday with Wednesday off 4 am start time working an 11 hour day. In this position you will be servicing our commercial customers in a Front Load Garbage Truck.
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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
+ Ability to read route Tablet/Sheets and service each customer identified on the sheet or assigned by the dispatcher.
+ Perform Daily Pre-trip and Post-Trip DOT inspections on vehicles. Such as checking fluids, safety equipment, lights and tire pressure.
+ Ability to perform a physically demanding job, loading and unloading, at times with no helpers.
+ Courteous interaction with our customers and perform other miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
+ A typical schedule for this position is Monday-Friday with an occasional Saturday as needed, with overtime often.
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.
Requirements:
+ Valid Class A or B CDL license withair brake endorsementRequired.
+ Clean Driving Record.
+ Working knowledge of D.O.T. laws
+ Ability to work 50-55 hours a week
+ Schedule flexibility to work M-F with (occasional Saturdays but No Sundays!)
+ Willingness to submit to and pass background check and pre-employment drug screening test
+ Ability to read, write and comprehend reports to complete daily assignments
+ Physical demands include:
+ Ability to function in a wide variety of environments to withstand exposure to all kinds of weather while completing work assignments (i.e., rain, heat, sun, cold)
+ Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and move and maneuver up to 100 pounds
+ Ability to mount and dismount the truck multiple times every day while on route
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".
_Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status._