Waste Connections is looking to hire a Driver Helper to join our team in Vancouver, WA.

This is a physically demanding job where you will be working outside in all weather conditions. Schedule is Monday - Friday 5:30am to 3:30pm with Occasional Overtime, Saturdays as needed.

This is a union position starting at $20.11/HR and will Increase to $22.71/HR when you obtain a CDL license and are assigned a route. We will help train you to Obtain your CDL. You will be eligible for union benefits and pension plan as well. 

Click on the following link to chat with a Virtual assistant about this opportunity: https://olivia.paradox.ai/in/WasteConnections/AshleyAdamson

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.
• A typical schedule for this position is Monday-Friday, with an occasional Saturday as needed, 45-50 hour work week.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Union Benefits
• Boot Voucher of up to $450.00 a Year
• Yearly Safety Bonus of up to $1,750
• Company uniforms, High Visibility PPE gear and Safety gear.

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 conditions, as well as exposure to fumes and vibration. Noise level is usually moderate.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid Class B CDL with air brakes endorsement as a minimum. Or the ability to obtain one.
• Ability to obtain a CDL permit before starting day 1 of employment.
• Clean Driving Record.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Basic knowledge of truck components in order to complete DOT pre- and post-trip inspections.

To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application at www.wasteconnections.com . Application information and additional instructions can be found once you select your position of interest.

Waste Connections is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer (Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran)