Local CDL Route Driver
Waste Connections · The Dalles, OR · 2 wk ago
Management$36.59/hrFull-time
Safety-driven & motivated CDL Route Driver position in The Dalles, Oregon. Safety Sensitive Position: Yes.
About the role
As a CDL Route Driver, you will collect and load waste, then transport it in a rear load truck to a landfill and/or transfer station. This is a local Monday–Friday route with a start time of 6:00 AM, running until the route is complete (typically 10–11 hour days).
Responsibilities
- Collect and load waste
- Transport waste to landfill and/or transfer station
- Maintain exceptional customer service
- Establish and maintain professional relationships with customers and colleagues
- Complete daily assignments and reports
Requirements
- Valid Class B CDL with air brake endorsement
- Clean driving record
- Working knowledge of D.O.T. laws
- Ability to work 40–50 hours per week
- Willingness to submit to and pass background check, pre-employment drug screening, and eligible motor vehicle report
- Ability to read, write, and comprehend reports
Physical Demands
- Ability to function in various environments and withstand exposure to all weather conditions (rain, heat, sun, cold)
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and move/maneuver up to 100 pounds
- Ability to mount and dismount the truck multiple times daily while on route
Pay
Starting pay: $36.59/hour, increasing to $37.87/hour after a 90-day positive review.
Benefits
- Annual safety bonuses of up to $1,500
- Uniforms and safety gear provided
- Boot allowance of up to $300/year
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Long-term and short-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- 401K retirement plan