CDL Driver

Company: Waste Connections
Location: San Luis Obispo
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

San Luis Garbage, a Waste Connections company, is now looking for a safety conscience CDL Driver to join the team at our Hauling location in San Luis Obispo, CA .

Monday-Friday day shift. Previous waste experience would be a huge plus !

Starting hourly pay will be in the low 20s, with regular wage increases. We also offer great family benefits, a 401k, paid vacation, etc.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ability to safely operate a garbage truck on specified routes to collect solid waste. Waste experience preferred , but not required.
• 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, 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.
• A typical schedule for this position is Monday-Friday, with an occasional Saturday as needed, 45 hour work week.
  
  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 B CDL with air brakes endorsement is required.
    • Clean driving record.
    • 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 in order to complete pre- and post-trip inspections.
      
      
      
      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 Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer (Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran)
      
      
      
      

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