Local CDL Garbage Route Driver

Southern Oregon Sanitation,  a Waste Connections company, is looking for a  safety conscious  CDL Garbage Route Driver  to join the team at our hauling location in   Grants Pass, OR.

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Location : 1381 Redwood Ave Grants Pass OR

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***NEW CDL HOLDERS ENCOURAGED TO APPLY!**

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Schedule: Tuesday– Saturday

Starting 5:00am  (Depending out route)  -  Ending when the route is complete

(8-11 hour days)

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*Year-Round Work! No Seasonal Layoffs. Home Every Night.*

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Starting Pay: $28.65

Competitive Compensation:

- Yearly Safety Bonuses
- Yearly Boot Allowance
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Growth opportunities - We pride ourselves on promoting from within
- Customizable benefits to meet your family's needs (medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, supplemental voluntary plans, wellness programs, and online discounts)
- 401K retirement with company match
- Company Paid Life Insurance

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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.

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WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT:

- Extensive physical activity. Requires strenuous physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects over 50 pounds.
- Ability to mount and dismount the truck multiple times every day while on route.
- 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.

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MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

- Valid Class A or B CDL license with Air Brake Endorsement  (Required)
- Clean Driving Record (MVR)
- Pass Criminal Background Check, Drug panel Screening
- Perform routine inspection and maintenance on vehicles
- Minimum 1 year of experience related to the specified duties and responsibilities
- Working knowledge of D.O.T. laws
- Ability to work a physically demanding job
- Ability to read, write, and comprehend reports to complete daily assignments in English

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CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

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

•             Background Check

•             MVR Check

•             Drug screen

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**** If applying through Indeed or other third-party site :

To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application directly through our website:  www.wasteconnections.com

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

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