Waste Connections has an immediate opening for a **Front Load Garbage Truck Driver** at our site in **Kilgore, TX** . This position is Monday-Friday 4 am start time working an 11-12 hour days. In this position you will be servicing our commercial customers in a Front Load Garbage Truck. Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour DOE Click here to view A Day in the Life of a Waste Connections Driver - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrZFVS8YOPQ) Why you need to join us! + CULTURE: It’s a Great place to work! We work in an environment where empowered, self-directed All-stars know what they do is important. + INTEGRITY: Our definition is “saying what you will do and then doing it!” We keep our promises to our customers and our employees. What we offer: + Yearly Safety Bonuses + Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits. + 401K Match Program + Uniforms/Safety Gear + Boot allowances + Overtime + Stable Year Round, Full Time work. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: + Ability to read route Tablet/sheets and service each customer identified on the sheet or assigned by the dispatcher. + Perform Daily Pre-trip and Post-Trip DOT inspections on vehicles. Such as checking fluids, safety equipment, lights and tire pressure. + 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. + A typical schedule for this position is Monday-Friday with an occasional Saturday as needed, with overtime often. 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. **Requirements:** + **Valid Class A or B CDL license with air brake endorsement Required.** + Clean Driving Record. + Working knowledge of D.O.T. laws + Ability to work 50-55 hours a week + Schedule flexibility to work M-F with (occasional Saturdays but No Sundays!) + Willingness to submit to and pass background check and pre-employment drug screening test + Ability to read, write and comprehend reports to complete daily assignments + Physical demands include: + Ability to function in a wide variety of environments to withstand exposure to all kinds of weather while completing work assignments (i.e., rain, heat, sun, cold) + Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and move and maneuver up to 100 pounds + Ability to mount and dismount the truck multiple times every day while on route We offer excellent benefits including: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term & short term disability, life insurance, 401K retirement and unlimited opportunities to "Connect with Your Future". On top of competitive pay we offer family benefits, 401k, vacation, and year round OT. **_Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status._**