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Experienced CDL Driver-Clifton Park
Waste Connections • Clifton Park, NY 12065 • Posted 11 days ago
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County Waste is seeking a safety-conscious Class A or B CDL Driver to join their team in Clifton Park, NY. This role involves safely operating a garbage truck on specified routes to collect solid waste, performing routine inspection and maintenance on vehicles, and courteous interaction with customers. The position offers a competitive hourly rate, eligibility for safety bonuses, and overtime opportunities.
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 B CDL with air brakes endorsement as a minimum.
- Must be a minimum of 21 years of age to comply with FMCSA requirements.
- Ability to read, write, comprehend and communicate in English.
- Basic knowledge of truck components to complete pre- and post-trip inspections.
- Ability to work Monday - Friday with some Saturdays, approximately 50-55 hours a week with paid overtime.
Preferred
- Waste experience
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
**Pay $25.00/Hr**
**Eligible for safety bonuses**
**Overtime Eligible**
**Why you need to join us!**
**CULTURE: It's a Great place to work! We work in an environment where empowered, self-directed All-stars know what they do is important.**
**INTEGRITY: Our definition is "saying what you will do and then doing it!" We keep our promises to our customers and our employees.**
**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:**
**Valid Class B CDL with air brakes endorsement as a minimum.**
**Must be a minimum of 21 years of age to comply with our FMCSA requirements.**
**Ability to read, write, comprehend and communicate in English.**
**Basic knowledge of truck components in order to complete pre- and post-trip inspections.**
**Ability to work Monday - Friday with some Saturdays. Approximately 50-55 hours a week with paid overtime.**
**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.**
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