Residential Rear-Load Driver

Waste Connections, Inc. (Walnut, Mississippi)

Posted:
July 20, 2010
Address:
Walnut, MS 38683
Occu:
ENT
Type:
Full-time, Permanent
Description:
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 27 states.

We have an immediate position available for a Residential Rear-Load Driver/Helper to support our route in McNairy, 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 75 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). Please apply online only, walk in applications will not be accepted.
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