Local Route Driver / Container Washer

County Transfer & Recycling, a Waste Connections company, is looking for a safety conscience Local Route Driver / Container Washer to join our team in Florence, OR!

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Competitive Compensation: Starting Pay: $23.00/hr

• Yearly Safety Bonuses $$
• Yearly Boot Allowance $$
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Class B CDL Training Available
• 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
• Growth opportunities - We pride ourselves on promoting from within

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Schedule: Monday-Friday, 6:30AM Start time -End when route is complete.

Generally, 8-10hr day - Occasional Saturdays.

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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position’s daily responsibilities are split. First half of the day will be operating our non-CDL Glass truck, collecting materials from designated routes. (approx. 30hrs/wk) Second half will be delivering and removing containers from residential and commercial locations. This includes emptying, cleaning, & repairing containers to go back into circulation. Will also pressure wash truck exteriors as needed.

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• Safely operate a company trucks on specified routes to service Residential and Commercial Customers
• Read route tablet and service each customer identified on the Route or assigned by the dispatcher.
• Ability to Lift, Push and Pull 500+ Containers Using Hydraulic hand Controls.
• 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.
• Power washing, repairing, and assembling trash bins and containers
• Power washing exterior of fleet vehicles
• Maintaining an organized yard and inventory tracking
• Manual labor including paper picking, keeping yard clean and presentable.
• Courteous interaction with our customers.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

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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.
• Work involves constant exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, toxic chemicals, bio hazardous materials, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, and/or loud noises

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MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid Driver’s License with Clean driving record. (required)
• Pass Criminal Background Check, Drug panel Screening, and Motor Vehicle Report
• Ability to read, write, comprehend and communicate in English.
• Basic knowledge of truck components in order to complete pre/post-trip inspections.

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CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Candidates for employment must meet position requirements and successfully pass post offer employment examinations including:

• Background Check

• MVR Check

• Drug screen

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****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

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Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.

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