About this role
Southern Oregon Sanitation, a Waste Connections company, is looking for a safety conscious CDL Garbage Route Driver to join the team at our hauling location in Eagle Point, OR. . Location: 42 Ball Rd, Eagle Point, OR . ***NEW CDL HOLDERS ENCOURAGED TO APPLY!** . Schedule: Monday – Friday (Occasional Saturdays) Starting 5:00am (Depending out route) - Ending when the route is complete (8-11 hour days) . *Year-Round Work! No Seasonal Layoffs. Home Every Night.* . Starting Pay: $28.65 Competitive Compensation:
• Yearly Safety Bonuses • Yearly Boot Allowance • Generous Paid Time Off • Growth opportunities - We pride ourselves on promoting from within • Customizable benefits to meet your family's needs (medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, supplemental voluntary plans, wellness programs, and online discounts) • 401K retirement with company match • Company Paid Life Insurance . DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Ability to safely operate a garbage truck on specified routes to collect solid waste. • 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. • Ability to perform a physically demanding job, loading and unloading, moving waste bins to positions accessible by truck, and closing all enclosure gates as necessary, at times with no helpers. • Operates hydraulic hand controls to lift/load refuse, operate compactor and dispose of collected material at the designated facility. • Cleans up the area around accidental waste spills. • Completes daily reports on pre and post trip inspections of equipment; • Fuels vehicle daily • Maintains the physical appearance of the equipment, including routine washing • Monitors over and under filled carts/containers to assess changing service requirements; • Monitors the condition and repair needs of existing carts/containers; • Follows all safety policies and procedures. • Courteous interaction with our customers and perform other miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned. . WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT:
• Extensive physical activity. Requires strenuous physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects over 50 pounds. • Ability to mount and dismount the truck multiple times every day while on route. • 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 A or B CDL license with Air Brake Endorsement (Required) • Clean Driving Record (MVR) • Pass Criminal Background Check, Drug panel Screening • Perform routine inspection and maintenance on vehicles • Minimum 1 year of experience related to the specified duties and responsibilities • Working knowledge of D.O.T. laws • Ability to work a physically demanding job • Ability to read, write, and comprehend reports to complete daily assignments in English . CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Candidates for employment must meet position requirements and successfully pass post offer employment examinations including: • Background Check • MVR Check • Drug screen . ****If applying through Indeed or other third-party site: To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application directly through our website: www.wasteconnections.com . Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status. #ACBoost