Residential Route Driver - Local CDL B

Southwest Disposal, A Waste Connections company is looking for a safety consciousResidential CDL B Route Driver to join our GROWING team in Las Cruces, New Mexico..

Details:

Schedule M-F 6AM (45 HOURS PER WEEK)

Pay: $21.00 per hour DOE

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
*Ability to safely operate a garbage truck on specified routes to collect solid waste. Waste experience preferred, but not required.
*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.

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.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

*Must be 21 years of age or older with a satisfactory driving record.

*Valid Class B CDL with air brakes endorsement as a minimum.
*Ability to read, write, comprehend and communicate in English.
*Basic knowledge of truck components in order to complete pre- and post-trip inspections.
*Ability to work Monday - Friday. Approximately 55-60 hours a week with paid overtime.

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