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Waste Connections CDL Driver in New Castle, Delaware
WE'RE LOCATED AT 19 DAVIDSON LANE, NEW CASTLE DE 19720. IF THAT’S A REASONABLE COMMUTE FOR YOU, KEEP READING!
Our CDL Drivers work about 55 hours per week, M-F. Every 4 to 6 weeks, you're scheduled for a Saturday. Trucks leave the plant at 5AM.
Hourly rates start at $24.00 and up, based upon commercial driving experience and/or trash industry experience. ALL Driver positions are 1st Shift, LOCAL driving, you're home every night.
We provide weekly pay, an abundance of OT, FANTASTIC benefits, extremely generous PTO, TEAM Safety Bonus and a 100% matching 401K, up to your 5% contribution.
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.
Courteous interaction with our customers and perform other miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
A typical schedule for this position is Monday-Friday, some Saturdays, No Sundays, 55-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.
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 required.
Able to perform pre and post trip inspections
Able to perform physical work in all weather conditions
Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.