Front Load Driver

Waste Connections has an immediate opening for a **Front Load Garbage Truck Driver** at our site in Palestine, TX. This position is Monday-Friday 4 am start time working an 11 hour day. In this position you will be servicing our commercial customers in a Front Load Garbage Truck. Pay: $22.00- $28.00 Depending on experience. Why you need to join us! * CULTURE:   It’s a Great place to work! We work in an environment where empowered, self-directed All-stars know what they do is important. * INTEGRITY: Our definition is “saying what you will do and then doing it!” We keep our promises to our customers and our employees.     What we offer: * Yearly Safety Bonuses * Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits. * 401K Match Program * Uniforms/Safety Gear * Boot allowances * Overtime * Stable Year Round, Full Time work. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: * Ability to read route Tablet/sheets and service each customer identified on the sheet or assigned by the dispatcher. * Perform Daily Pre-trip and Post-Trip DOT inspections on vehicles. Such as checking fluids, safety equipment, lights and tire pressure. * Ability to perform a physically demanding job, loading and unloading, at times with no helpers. * Courteous interaction with our customers and perform other miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned. * A typical schedule for this position is Monday-Friday with an occasional Saturday as needed, with overtime often. WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT: * Extensive physical activity. Requires strenuous physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects over 50 pounds. * 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. **Requirements:** * **Valid Class A or B CDL license with air brake endorsement Required.** * Clean Driving Record. * Working knowledge of D.O.T. laws * Ability to work 50-55 hours a week * Schedule flexibility to work M-F with (occasional Saturdays but No Sundays!) * Willingness to submit to and pass background check and pre-employment drug screening test * Ability to read, write and comprehend reports to complete daily assignments * Physical demands include: * 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 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". On top of competitive pay we offer family benefits, 401k, vacation, and year round OT. _**Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.**_