Waste Connections has an immediate opening for a Driver Helper to join our team in Knoxville , TN .
Our Driver Helper will work directly with the Truck Driver to ensure safe and proper garbage removal on the assigned route. We seek individuals with a leadership mentality and desire to grow with promotional opportunities in this role.
Waste Connections offers:
- Competitive Compensation.
- Safety Bonuses Get rewarded for your safe habits.
- Yearly Boot Stipend and Company Uniforms provided.
- Benefits Plans Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Account options.
- Generous matching 401(K).
Pay rate: $20.00/hr plus approximately 5 or so hours of overtime weekly.
(overtime is time and a half after 40).
Schedule: 5:30am start time averaging approximately 9-11 hours/day.
Monday-Friday with occasional Saturdays.
Benefits: We offer excellent benefits including: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term & short term disability, life insurance, 401K.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Collect solid waste materials from customer locations and load into the waste collection truck.
- Assist driver in safe operation of the vehicle by directing the driver in backing, traffic control, and tight space maneuvering.
- Operate equipment on the garbage truck to compact trash.
- Audit the garbage truck for proper equipment prior to leaving for route.
Requirements:
- Willing to obtain Class A or B CDL for future growth opportunities!
- Ability to work in all weather conditions.
- Ability to lift at least 50lbs repeatedly.
Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.