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

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

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.

+ **Guaranteed routes** on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.

+ **Wednesday or Saturday** will serve as the 5th day, but driving is not guaranteed on this day.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

+ Safely operate a **front-load 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 accidents** on 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 annually** for 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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