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Waste Connections
Local CDL Driver
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver drives large commercial vehicles such as tractor-trailers, semi-trucks, or big rigs. Responsibilities typically include transporting cargo across long distances, sometimes over the course of multiple days. They may work for trucking companies, freight carriers, logistics, or shipping companies.
$46,870 / year median in Illinois
-20% projected decline
Job Description
Waste Connections is looking for a safety conscience CDL Route Driver to join our team in Metropolis, Illinois.
PAY:
- $22-$23 per hour
SCHEDULE
Monday - Friday with an occasional Saturday / 5 am start time / working 50-55 hours per weekWHY YOU NEED TO 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.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.
- 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.
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.
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS
- 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.
- Must be 21 years of age or older to comply with FMCSA To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application at https://careers.