Residential Driver (Garbage Truck)

Waste Connections is Hiring a Front Load Driver in Opa Locka, FL! Waste Connections is looking for a safety-conscious Residential Driver to join our team in Opa Locka, FL. PAY: $23-$28/hr DOE, working 50-55 hours a week.

SHIFT DETAILS:

This is a full-time, year-round position. A typical schedule is Monday - Friday, with occasional Saturdays as needed. The workweek is approximately 50-55 hours.

• Guaranteed routes on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.
• Wednesday or Saturday will serve as the 5th day, but driving is not guaranteed on this day.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Safely operate a front-load garbage truck on specified routes to collect commercial solid waste.
• Ensure accurate and timely collection and disposal of waste by operating hydraulic systems to empty containers.
• Interact courteously with customers while performing the job.
• Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections on the vehicle to ensure it is in proper working order.
• Ensure safety protocols are followed during collection and disposal.
• Perform a physically demanding job, including loading and unloading waste from front-load containers.
• Maintain cleanliness of the truck and work area.
• Follow route sheets and service each customer assigned by the dispatcher.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT:

• Extensive physical activity, including heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling objects over 50 pounds.
• Work environment may involve some exposure to physical risks, including moving mechanical parts, requiring basic safety precautions.
• Exposure to outdoor weather conditions, including wet/humid conditions, as well as fumes and vibration. Noise levels are typically moderate.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift 50+ lbs without accommodation.
• At least 2+ years of stable job history, with most recent job being a CDL driver position
• At least 2 years of CDL driving experience.
• No accidents on driving record in the last five years

What We Offer:

• Excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, long-term & short-term disability, life insurance, and 401(k) retirement plans.
• Safety bonus program: Earn up to an additional $2,600 annually for meeting safety goals.
• Unlimited opportunities to "Connect with Your Future".

How to Apply: To be considered for any of our current openings, you must complete an application at Application information and additional instructions can be found once you select your position of interest. Waste Connections is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer (Minorities/Female/Disabled/Veterans).