• Commercial Swing Driver, Hermiston, Oregon

    Waste Connections (Hermiston, OR)


    Sanitary Disposal, a Waste Connections Company is looking to hire a _safety conscience_ **Swing/Float Driver** to join the team in Hermiston, Oregon.

     

    Swing Drivers are trained to Operate Commercial Rear Load, Front Load, and Automated Side Load Garbage Trucks. Swing Drivers help cover for Vacations, and Sick Call Outs.

     

    Schedule will be Monday-Friday and starting around 3:00am or 5:00am and ending when the route is complete, (Generally 9–11-hour days).

     

    Hourly Wage will be $32.63/HR.

    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

    •** **Ability to safely operate a Garbage Truck on specified routes

    •** **Ability to read Route Tablet and service each customer identified on the Route or assigned by the dispatcher.

    •** **Ability to Lift, Push and Pull, Using Hydraulic hand Controls from the Cab of the Truck.

    •** **Perform routine inspection and maintenance on vehicles such as checking fluids, safety equipment, and tires.

    •** **Ability to perform a physically demanding job, loading and unloading, at times with no helpers.

    •** **Operate hydraulic hand controls to lift/load refuse and dispose of trash at designated facilities.

    •** **Courteous interaction with our customers and perform other miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

    •** **A typical schedule for this position is Monday-Friday Starting at 3am or 5am, with an occasional Saturday as needed, 45-50 hour work week, 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.

    MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

    + Valid CDL with air brakes endorsement as a minimum.

    + Valid Medical Card.

    + Ability to read, write, comprehend and communicate in English. High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

    + Minimum 2 years of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

    + Basic knowledge of truck components in order to complete pre- and post-trip inspections.

     

    What we offer our Employees.

     

    + Competitive Compensation

    + Yearly Safety Bonuses$$

    + Yearly Boot Allowance$$

    + Performance-based career growth potential

    + Medical, dental, vision insurance plans

    + 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".

     

    Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.