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CDL Driver
Waste Connections • San Jose, CA 95115 • Posted 24 days ago
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In-person • Full-time • $41.04-$51.30/hr • Mid Level
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Waste Connections is seeking a safety conscious CDL Driver to join our team in San Jose, CA. This union position offers a starting wage of $41.04/hour, with a pay scale of $41.04 - 51.30/hour, and typically requires a Monday-Friday schedule starting as early as 3:00am or 5:30am, with occasional Saturdays. The role involves safely operating a garbage truck on specified routes to collect solid waste, performing routine vehicle inspections, and courteous interaction with customers.
Responsibilities
- Safely operate a garbage truck on specified routes to collect solid waste.
- Read route sheets and service each customer identified on the sheet or assigned by the dispatcher.
- Perform routine inspection and maintenance on vehicles such as checking fluids, safety equipment, and tires.
- Perform 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 customers and perform other miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required
- Valid Class A or B CDL with air brakes endorsement.
- Ability to read, write, comprehend and communicate in English.
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Minimum 3 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
- Basic knowledge of truck components to complete pre- and post-trip inspections.
Preferred
- Waste experience preferred.
About Waste Connections
Waste Connections is a leading waste management company based in Australia, offering a wide range of waste collection, disposal, recycling, and consulting services to residential and commercial customers. The company operates globally through subsidiaries, joint ventures, and partnerships, including notable subsidiaries like Cleanaway. With a focus on expanding its global presence and investing in sustainable waste management practices, Waste Connections stands out as a reliable and reputable solution provider in the industry.
Full Job Description
This is a union position with union benefits. The starting wage is $41.04/hour. The pay scale for this job is $41.04 - 51.30/hour.
The typical schedule is Monday-Friday starting as early as 3:00am or 5:30am. Occasional Saturday as needed, 45 hour work week.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
+ Ability to safely operate a garbage truck on specified routes to collect solid waste. Waste experience _preferred_ , but not required.
+ Ability to read route sheets and service each customer identified on the sheet 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.
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:
+ **Minimum 3 years of commercial driving experience.**
+ Valid Class A or B CDL with air brakes endorsement.
+ Ability to read, write, comprehend and communicate in English. High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
+ Basic knowledge of truck components in order to complete pre- and post-trip inspections.
**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.
Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.
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