Garbage Route Driver Helper

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.