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Waste Connections Union CDL Driver in Eugene, Oregon
Sanipac, a Waste Connections company is looking to hire a safety conscience Union Route Driver to join the team in Eugene, Oregon. Previous experience would be a huge plus ! Swing Drivers are trained to Operate Commercial Rear Load, Front Load, and Manual Rear Load Garbage Trucks. Swing Drivers help cover for Vacations, and Sick Call Outs.
Schedule will be Monday-Friday and starting around 4am or 6am Ending when the route is complete, generally 9-11 hour day. Competitive Wage, along with Union Benefits! Starting wage will be $27.80 DOE.
Who Are We?
WASTE CONNECTIONS, Inc. (NYSE:WCN) – We are an integrated solid waste services company that provides solid waste collection, transfer, disposal and recycling services. The Company serves more than 7 million residential, commercial and industrial customers across 40 States, The District of Columbia and 6 Canadian Provinces. Forbes Magazine voted Waste Connections as one of the Top 200 small & mid-cap Companies in America”, 3 Years in a Row !
Why you should 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.
WHAT WE OFFER:
Union Benefits and Pension Plan
Yearly Boot Allowance
Yearly Safety Bonus
Company uniforms, High Visibility PPE gear and Safety gear
Recession Proof job security
$0 out of pocket cost for medical and pension
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Ability to safely operate a garbage truck on specified routes
Ability to read Route Tablet and service each customer identified on the Route or assigned by the dispatcher.
Ability to Lift, Push and Pull, Using Hydraulic hand Controls in the Cab of the 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, 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.
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 CDL with air brakes endorsement as a minimum.
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 in order to complete pre- and post-trip inspections.
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.
Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.