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As a rapidly growing company, Waste Connections, Inc. has many opportunities for qualified and motivated individuals who want to be part of a dynamic organization. We provide competitive benefits and lots of room for individual growth as the company expands. Because we operate with a highly decentralized structure, we look for individuals who are energetic and have individual initiative and creativity.

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Residential Rear-Load Driver

Join Waste Connections, Inc., and Connect with Your Future!

 

 
Voted one of the top 200 small and mid-cap companies in America by Forbes Magazine three years in a row.  Waste Connections, Inc. (NYSE:WCN) is growing throughout the Western, Midwestern, and Southeastern U.S.. Our range of services include solid waste collection, transfer, disposal and recycling to approximately 2 million commercial, industrial and residential customers in 26 states.

 

We have an immediate position available for a Residential Rear-Load Driver to support local routes at our site in Knoxville, TN.  Drivers interested in secure, steady employment in a family atmosphere are encouraged to apply.

 

 

Responsibilities include:

  • Performs complete pre-trip inspection including, but not limited to, checking tire pressure, fluid levels, safety equipment, gauges and controls.

  • Drives heavy diesel truck to and from customer locations and disposal area(s).

  • Moves waste bin to position accessible by truck and closes all enclosure gates, as necessary.

  • Operates hydraulic hand controls to lift/load refuse, operate compactor and dispose of collected material at the designated facility.

  • Cleans waste from the packer blade and truck body on each landfill or transfer station run.

  • Courteous interaction with customers, dispatchers and supervisors.

  • Cleans up the area around accidental waste spills.

  • Reads route sheets to determine day’s schedule and services each customer as identified on the route sheet or as assigned by dispatcher or supervisor.

  • Completes required route/productivity sheets, Vehicle Condition Reports (VCRs) and other forms.

  • Performs all driver check-in procedures upon returning to the facility at the end of the day.

  • Follows all safety policies and procedures.

  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

 

  • ·         Valid Class B CDL with air brakes endorsement

  • ·         As verified by a current MVR/driver abstract, must meet all qualifications as defined under DOT regulation 49 CFR 383.51

  • ·         Equivalent of high school diploma or G.E.D. certification

  • ·         Two years commercial truck driving experience.

  • ·         Have knowledge of truck components in order to complete pre-and post-trip inspections

  • ·         Possess a clean safety and driving record

  • ·         Be able to learn and use interpersonal skills relating to good customer service

  • ·         Be able to lift 50 pounds

 

 

We offer excellent benefits including: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term disability, life insurance, 401K retirement and unlimited opportunities to "Connect with Your Future".  Waste Connections is an Affirmative Action /Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V).

 

 This position will be closed to applicants as of 11/20/09.


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