About this role
Cascade Disposal – A Waste Connections Company
Cascade Disposal is hiring full-time CDL Drivers to join our solid waste collection team in beautiful Bend, OR . This is a stable, year-round opportunity with local routes—no long hauls, no overnights.
If you're a safe, reliable driver who enjoys working outdoors, this could be the perfect job for you.
**New CDL Holders Encouraged to Apply!**
Schedule: Monday–Friday (occasional Saturdays)
Start Time: 5:30 AM - Ending when the route is complete, generally 9-11 hours.
Starting Pay: $30.00 – $32.00/hr DOE
Competitive Compensation:
Annual Safety Bonus $$
Yearly Boot Allowance $$
Generous Paid Time Off
Full benefits package:
Medical, dental, vision insurance
Life insurance, long & short-term disability
401(k) with company match
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Opportunities to advance – We promote from within!
Training across vehicle types: Side Load, Front Load & 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.
Physical Demands:
- 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.
- Ability to work a physically demanding job. Loading and unloading cans with no helpers.
Job Requirements:
- Class A or B CDL with air brake endorsement
- Clean driving record
- Ability to pass a drug screen
- Ability to pass company background check
- Knowledge of DOT safety regulations
- Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs and climb in/out of trucks
- Working knowledge of D.O.T. laws.
- Ability to read, write and comprehend reports to complete daily assignments in English
- Positive attitude and strong work ethic
**** 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 at: www.wasteconnections.com
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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