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

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• 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

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• 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.