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Waste Connections, Inc.

Waste Connections, Inc. is hiring: Residential Driver (Garbage Truck) in Town of

Waste Connections, Inc., Town of Florida, NY, United States

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Overview

Waste Connections is Hiring a Front Load Driver in Opa Locka, FL!

Waste Connections is looking for a safety-conscious Residential Driverto join our team in Opa Locka, FL.

Pay and Schedule

PAY: $23-$28/hr DOE, working 50-55 hours a week.

SHIFT DETAILS: This is a full-time, year-round position. A typical schedule is Monday – Friday, with occasional Saturdays as needed. The workweek is approximately 50-55 hours.

Responsibilities

  • Safely operate a garbage truck on specified routes to collect commercial solid waste.
  • Ensure accurate and timely collection and disposal of waste by operating hydraulic systems to empty containers.
  • Interact courteously with customers while performing the job.
  • Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections on the vehicle to ensure it is in proper working order.
  • Ensure safety protocols are followed during collection and disposal.
  • Perform a physically demanding job, including loading and unloading waste from front-load containers.
  • Maintain cleanliness of the truck and work area.
  • Follow route sheets and service each customer assigned by the dispatcher.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

  • Extensive physical activity, including heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling objects over 50 pounds.
  • Work environment may involve some exposure to physical risks, including moving mechanical parts, requiring basic safety precautions.
  • Exposure to outdoor weather conditions, including wet/humid conditions, as well as fumes and vibration. Noise levels are typically moderate.

Minimum Job Requirements

  • Ability to lift 50+ lbs without accommodation.
  • At least 2+ years of stable job history, with most recent job being a CDL driver position
  • At least 2 years of CDL driving experience.
  • No accidentson driving record in the last five years

What We Offer

  • Excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, long-term & short-term disability, life insurance, and 401(k) retirement plans.
  • Safety bonus program: Earn up to an additional $2,600 annuallyfor meeting safety goals.
  • Unlimited opportunities to "Connect with Your Future".

How to Apply

To be considered for any of our current openings, you must complete an application at https://careers.wasteconnections.com/us/en. Application information and additional instructions can be found once you select your position of interest.

Waste Connections is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer (Minorities/Female/Disabled/Veterans).

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