• Driver Helper

    Waste Connections (Knoxville, TN)


    Waste Connections has an immediate opening for a **Driver Helper** to join our team in **Knoxville** **, TN** .

     

    Our **Driver** **Helper** will work directly with the Truck Driver to ensure safe and proper garbage removal on the assigned route. We seek individuals with a leadership mentality and desire to grow with promotional opportunities in this role.

    Waste Connections offers:

    + Competitive Compensation.

    + Safety Bonuses – Get rewarded for your safe habits.

    + Yearly Boot Stipend and Company Uniforms provided.

    + Benefits Plans – Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Account options.

    + Generous matching 401(K).

    **Pay rate:** $20.00/hr

    **Schedule:** 5:30am start time averaging approximately 9-11 hours/day.

     

    Monday-Friday with occasional Saturdays.

     

    **Benefits:** We offer excellent benefits including: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term & short term disability, life insurance, 401K.

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    + Collect solid waste materials from customer locations and load into the waste collection truck.

    + Assist driver in safe operation of the vehicle by directing the driver in backing, traffic control, and tight space maneuvering.

    + Operate equipment on the garbage truck to compact trash.

    + Audit the garbage truck for proper equipment prior to leaving for route.

    Requirements:

    + Willing to obtain Class A or B CDL for future growth opportunities!

    + Ability to work in all weather conditions.

    + Ability to lift at least 50lbs repeatedly.

     

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