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Garbage Route Driver Helper
Waste Connections
Colfax , WA 99111
Posted 2 days ago
Empire Disposal, A Waste Connections Company is looking to hire a Driver Helper to join our team in Colfax, WA. This is a physically demanding job where you will be working outside in all weather conditions 8+ Hours a day.
Schedule is Monday - Friday 4Amam to 2:00pm with Occasional Overtime, Saturdays as needed.
The rate of pay is $25.00/HR No CDL, or $27.25/HR with a CDL.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ability to safely Help Driver 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.
- Ability to Lift, Push and Pull 400+ Garbage Cans on Route, into the Back of the Rear Load Garbage Truck.
- 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 4am-2Pm 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.
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to Lift Push or Pull 50+ LBS
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Basic knowledge of truck components to help complete DOT pre- and post-trip inspections.
- This is a Safety Sanative Position
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
Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.
Washington State wage range is 25.00-30.00/HR for Current and New Hire.