CDL Driver

Join the team at Ukiah Waste Solutions, Inc., a Waste Connections company, as a CDL Driver in Ukiah, CA! If you're safety-conscious and passionate about delivering top-notch service, we want you on our team. Previous waste experience is a plus!

At Ukiah Waste Solutions, safety isn't just a priority - it's our commitment. We take pride in providing a secure, supportive environment for our drivers and staff, ensuring that every trip is as safe for our team as it is for the community we serve. Take the wheel and drive your career forward with us!

PAY AND SCHEDULE:

• Pay range for this position: $24.00 - $27.00 per hour, depending on experience

• Typical schedule: Monday - Friday, with a 4:00 AM start time and 8-10 hour workdays. Occasional Saturdays as needed.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Safely operate a garbage truck on assigned routes to collect solid waste (waste experience preferred but not required)

• Read route sheets and service each customer as identified or assigned by the dispatcher

• Perform routine vehicle inspections and maintenance, including checking fluids, safety equipment, and tires

• Perform a physically demanding job, including loading and unloading, with minimal or no helpers

• Operate hydraulic controls to lift and load refuse and dispose of trash at designated facilities

• Maintain courteous interaction with customers and perform other job-related duties as assigned

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT:

• Extensive physical activity, including heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling objects over 50 pounds

• Work environment involves some exposure to physical risks, such as moving mechanical parts, requiring adherence to basic safety precautions

• Exposure to outdoor weather conditions, including frequent wet and/or humid conditions, fumes, and vibration; noise level is usually moderate

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid Class A or B CDL required

• Clean driving record

• Ability to read, write, comprehend, and communicate in English (high school diploma or equivalent preferred)

• Minimum 1 year of experience related to the specified duties and responsibilities

• Basic knowledge of truck components to complete pre-and post-trip inspections

SAFETY SENSITIVE: YES

OUR CORE VALUES
At Ukiah Waste Solutions, we are guided by the following core values:

• Safety: We are committed to protecting our employees, customers, and the public from accidents and injuries in all our operations.

• Integrity: We believe in doing the right thing, at the right time, for the right reason, and we always follow through on our promises.

• Customer Service: We deliver top-notch service to our customers with respect, courtesy, and efficiency.

• A Great Place to Work: We foster an environment that encourages personal and professional growth, where employees can thrive and feel pride in their work.

• Excellence in Waste Services: As a leader in the waste services industry, we focus on providing superior service, maintaining environmental responsibility, and continuing to grow responsibly.

To be considered for any of our current openings, you must complete an application at www.careers.wasteconnections.com. Once you select your position of interest, you will find application information and additional instructions.

We offer excellent benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a flexible spending account, long-term and short-term disability insurance, life insurance, a 401 (k) retirement plan, and unlimited opportunities to "Connect with Your Future."

A link to our benefits overview can be found here: https://careers.wasteconnections.com/us/en/benefits

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