What are the responsibilities and job description for the Union Relief Driver position at Waste Connections?
LeMay, a Waste Connections company, is looking for a Union Relief Driver to join the team in Frederickson, WA.
Monday through Friday, a typical work week is 40-50 hours. Home every night! Pay is starting at $32.71/HR, 91 percent of scale.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ability to safely operate a garbage truck on specified routes to collect solid waste.
- Cover routes when employees call in sick, are out on LOA, etc.
- Ability to adapt to different trucks/routes on any given day.
- 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.
- 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. Noise level is usually moderate.
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Valid Class B CDL with air brakes endorsement as a minimum.
- Clean driving record.
- Ability to read, write, comprehend and communicate in English.
- Minimum 1 year of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application at Grow with Waste Connections . Application information and additional instructions can be found once you select your position of interest.
What We Offer:
* Union Position offering comprehensive Union benefits - new hires are required to join the union within 30 days of employment.
* Pension Plan
* Consistent Year-Round Work with opportunities for Overtime
* Generous Paid Time Off
Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.
Salary : $33
