Empire Disposal, A Waste Connections Company  is looking to hire a Driver Helper to join our team in Colfax,  WA. This is a physically demanding job where you will be working outside in all weather conditions 8+ Hours a day.

Schedule is Monday - Friday 4am to 2:00pm with Occasional Overtime, Saturdays as needed.

The rate of pay is:

$25.00/HR No CDL,

$27.25/HR with a CDL.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ability to safely Help Driver on specified routes to collect solid waste. Waste experience preferred, but not required.Ability to read route Tablet and service each customer identified on the Route or assigned by the dispatcher.Ability to Lift, Push and Pull 400+ Garbage Cans on Route, into the Back of the Rear Load Garbage Truck.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.Operate hydraulic hand controls to lift/load refuse and dispose of trash at designated facilities.Courteous interaction with our customers and perform other miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.A typical schedule for this position is Monday-Friday 4am-2Pm with an occasional Saturday as needed, 45-50 hour work week.​

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT:

Extensive physical activity. Requires strenuous physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects over 50 pounds throughout a 8+ hour shift.Work environment involves some exposure to physical risks such as moving mechanical parts. Which require the following basic safety precautions.The employee is exposed to outside weather, including frequent wet conditions, as well as exposure to fumes and vibration. The noise level is usually moderate.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to Lift Push or Pull 50+ LBSHigh school diploma or equivalent preferred.Basic knowledge of truck components to help complete DOT pre- and post-trip inspections.This is a Safety Sanative Position

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.

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". A link to our benefits overview can be found here: https://careers.wasteconnections.com/why-waste-connections

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

Washington State wage range is 25.00-30.00/HR for Current and New Hire.