• Commercial Garbage Route Driver

    Waste Connections (Moses Lake, WA)


    LakeSide Disposal, a Waste Connections Company, is looking to hire a Safety Minded Commercial Licensed Driver to join our team in Moses Lakes, WA.

     

    This position will work Monday-Friday 6:00Am to 4:00Pm with occasional Overtime.

     

    The starting rate of pay is $28.20/HR.

    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

    + Ability to safely Drive on specified routes to collect solid waste. Waste experience _preferred_ , but not required.

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

    + 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 6:00Am to 4:00Pm** with an occasional Saturday as needed, 45-50 hour work week.​

    WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT:

    + Extensive physical activity. Requires strenuous physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects over 50 pounds throughout a 8+ hour shift.

    + Work environment involves some exposure to physical risks such as moving mechanical parts. Which require the following basic safety precautions.

    + The employee is exposed to outside weather, including frequent wet conditions, as well as exposure to fumes and vibration. The noise level is usually moderate.

    Ideal candidate will possess:

    + **Commercial Driver’s License A or B with Airbrake endorsement**

    + Clean driving record.

    + Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED.

    + Must be able to lift, Push or Pull 50+lbs minimum.

    + Safety Minded

    + Customer Service Experience Preferred.

    + Work outside in all weather conditions or standing for 8+ Hour Shifts.

    + Basic knowledge of truck components to help complete DOT pre- and post-trip inspections.

    + This is a Safety Sensitive Position

     

    What do we offer our employees?

     

    + Competitive Compensation Starting at $28.20/HR

    + 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) with a generous company match

    + 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/why-waste-connections

     

    Washington State Wage Range is $28.20-30.00/HR

     

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