Driver

Driver at Waste Connections in Payette, Idaho, United States Job Description Hardin Sanitation , a Waste Connections company, is looking for a safety conscience Driver to join the team at our Hauling location in Payette, ID . Previous waste experience would be a huge plus Schedule: Monday - Friday, occasional Saturdays. Starts 5:00am-End of route. Generally 9-11hours. Pay starts at $21.50/hour. 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 daily + Maintains the physical appearance of the equipment, including routine washing + Monitors 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 vi To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account