Union CDL Driver

About the role

LeMay, a Waste Connections company, is looking for a CDL Driver to join the team in Aberdeen, WA! Waste Connections has many stable 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. Join us and be a part of a winning team!

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 5:30 am- 2 pm, with additional overtime as needed.

Pay

Starting pay is $30.60 per hour with regular wage increases.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage through the Local Teamsters #252 Union
• Union Pension plan
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Paid sick leave
• Company-paid life insurance (if applicable)
• Additional benefits available under the collective bargaining agreement

Responsibilities

• Ability to safely operate a garbage truck on specified routes to collect solid waste.
• 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.

Requirements

• Valid Class B CDL with air brakes endorsement as a minimum.
• Clean driving record.
• Ability to read, write, comprehend and communicate in English.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
• Safety Sensitive: Yes (Drug Test Required)

Qualifications

• 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.