Class a Cdl Route Driver
waste connections us
📍 2188-lemay lewis colorado regulated united states🕐 1mo ago🔗 workday
Job Description
**LeMay**, a Waste Connections company, is looking for a _safety conscious **Class A CDL Driver**_ to join the team at our Hauling location in **Centralia, WA**. This will be a Tractor-Trailer long-haul position based out of LeMay in Centralia and delivering to Cowlitz County Landfill 3-4 times a day. Previous waste experience would be a huge _plus_!
Shift will be Monday through Friday 5:00am to 3:30pm, with Overtime often. Some Saturday work if needed.
Pay will be starting at $29/hr.
Safety Sensitive Position: Yes
**Essential Functions**:
* Performs complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections including, but not limited to, checking tire pressure, fluid levels, safety equipment, gauges and controls.
* Drives Class A truck from LeMay to Cowlitz County Landfill down the I5 corridor.
* Climbs into and out of truck at disposal area(s).
* Backing into bays at the transfer station
* Courteously interacts with customers, dispatchers, and supervisors.
* Reads and maintains, in sequential order, tablet, follows map and services each customer as identified on the route sheet or as assigned by dispatcher and/or supervisor.
* Completes required route/productivity sheets, Vehicle Condition Reports (VCRs) and other forms.
* Performs driver check-in procedures upon returning to the facility at the end of the day Follows all safety policies and procedures as well as attend weekly safety meetings.
* Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
**Minimum Qualifications**:
* Equivalent of high school diploma or GED certification
* Valid Class A with air brakes endorsement
* Must meet Waste Connections Driver MVR Qualification Standards.
* Ability to perform physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
* Successfully pass pre-employment (post offer) drug screen, background and motor vehicle records check and Department of Transportation Physical.
* Must be able to read and fill out necessary paperwork completely.
* Communicate clearly to customers, dispatcher, and supervisors.
**Work Environment**:
* Work independently while driving refuse truck on route
* Routes must be completed daily in all weather extremes including extreme hot or cold, wet or dry conditions
* Work hours will vary by route.
* Truck may or may not have air conditioning
* Constant exposure to unpleasant sights and smells
**What we offer our Employees.**
* **Yearly Safety Bonus!**
* **Yearly Boot Allowance!**
* **Uniforms/High visibility attire and PPE Gear**
* **Performance-based career growth potential**
* **Medical, dental, vision insurance plans Starting day 1, After 60 days of employment!**
* **Income Protection Plans (Life Insurance, Short Term/Long Term Disability)**
* **401(k)**
* **Flexible Spending Account**
* **Employee Assistance Program (EAP)**
* **Emergency Travel Assistance**
**To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application at www.wasteconnections.com.**
Application information and additional instructions can be found once you select your position of interest.
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". A link to our benefits overview can be found here: [https://careers.wasteconnections.com/us/en/benefits](https://careers.wasteconnections.com/us/en/benefits)
**Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.**