Company:
TransForce
Location: Tacoma
Closing Date: 20/10/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
We offer excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, 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:
Waste Connections is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.
We are looking for a safety-conscious Residential Driver to join the team at our Hauling location, Murrey's Disposal, in Fife, WA. Previous waste experience would be a huge plus!
PAY AND SCHEDULE:
- Competitive Wages start between $35.00 and $35.50/HR
- A typical schedule for this position is Monday-Friday, with an occasional Saturday as needed, 45-hour work week.
- This is a safety-sensitive position
- Ability to safely operate a garbage truck on specified routes to collect solid waste. Waste experience is preferred but not required.
- Ability to read route sheets and service each customer identified on the sheet or assigned by the dispatcher.
- Perform routine vehicle inspection and maintenance, such as checking fluids, safety equipment, and tires.
- Ability to perform a physically demanding job, loading and unloading, sometimes 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.
- Extensive physical activity. It requires strenuous physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling is required for objects over 50 pounds.
- The work environment involves exposure to physical risks, such as moving mechanical parts, which requires following basic safety precautions.
- The employee is exposed to outside weather, including frequent wet and/or humid conditions, fumes, and vibration. The noise level is usually moderate.
- Valid Class A or B CDL with air brake endorsement is at least required.
- Ability to read, write, comprehend, and communicate in English. High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Minimum 2 years of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
- Basic knowledge of truck components to complete pre-and post-trip inspections.
- SAFETY SENSITIVE: YES
We offer excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, 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:
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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