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Hardin Sanitation, a Waste Connections company, is looking for a safety conscience Local Garbage Truck Driver to join our team in Meridian, ID!

Full Time:  Monday – Friday, 6:00am - Ending when the route is complete, generally 9-11 hour day. Occasional Saturdays.

Year-Round Work! No Seasonal Layoffs. Home Every Night.

Pay: $25.00+/hour DOE

Competitive Compensation:

Paid TrainingPaid HolidaysYearly Safety BonusesYearly Boot AllowanceBi-Weekly payGenerous Paid Time OffGrowth opportunities- We pride ourselves on promoting from withinWe offer benefits that can be customized to meet your family's needs, including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, supplemental voluntary plans, wellness programs, and online discounts.401K retirement with company match.Company Paid Life Insurance

As a driver you will be operating an Automated truck collecting solid waste and transporting it to appropriate disposal sites. This Position requires you to work independently, in addition Drivers are expected to deliver excellence in customer service at all times. You will be cross trained in Automated Side Load Garbage Trucks, Front Load Garbage Trucks, and Roll Off Trucks.

DUTIES AND 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, moving waste bins to positions accessible by truck, and closing all enclosure gates as necessary, at times with no helpers.Operates hydraulic hand controls to lift/load refuse, operate compactor and dispose of collected material at the designated facility.Cleans up the area around accidental waste spills.Completes daily reports on pre and post trip inspections of equipment;Fuels vehicle dailyMaintains the physical appearance of the equipment, including routine washingMonitors over and under filled carts/containers to assess changing service requirements;Monitors the condition and repair needs of existing carts/containers;Follows all safety policies and procedures.Courteous interaction with our customers and perform other miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT:

Extensive physical activity. Requires strenuous physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects over 50 pounds.Ability to mount and dismount the truck multiple times every day while on route.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.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Valid Class A or B CDL with air brakes endorsement Required.Clean driving record.Ability to read, write, comprehend and communicate in English.Minimum 1 year of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application at www.wasteconnections.com. Application information and additional instructions can be found once you select your position of interest.

Drug and alcohol testing:  Subject to pre-employment drug testing and random selection drug and alcohol testing per Company policy.

Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.