Local CDL Driver

WasteConnections is looking for asafetyconscienceLocalCDLClass B Refuse Route Driverto join our GROWING team in Ulysses, Kansas.

We offer $22.50 per hour and fantastic benefits!

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 solidwaste.Wasteexperience 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,safetyequipment, 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 oftrashat designated facilities.
•Courteousinteraction with our customers and perform other miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
 

WORKING CONDITIONS ANDPHYSICALEFFORT:
•Extensivephysicalactivity. Requires strenuousphysicalwork;heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects over 50 pounds.
•Work environment involves some exposure tophysicalrisks such as moving mechanical parts. Which require following basicsafetyprecautions.
•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 BCDLwithair brakesendorsement 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.

To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application athttps://careers.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".

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