About this role
Southwest Disposal, a Waste Connections Company, is looking for a safety conscience CDL Residential Truck Driver to join our GROWING team in Las Cruces, New Mexico
Schedule Monday - Friday Start Time: 5:00AM (50-55 hours weekly) Starting Pay: $21.00 per hour 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. •Ability to perform a physically demanding job, loading and unloading, at times with no helpers.
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: • Must be 21 years of age or older with a satisfactory driving record. •Valid Class B CDL with air brakes endorsement as a minimum. •Ability to read, write, comprehend and communicate in English. •Basic knowledge of truck components in order to complete pre- and post-trip inspections. •Ability to work Monday – Friday. Approximately 50-55 hours a week with paid overtime.
Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.