**Empire Disposal, a Waste Connections Company has an immediate opening** **for a Local** **CDL Garbage Truck Driver to join our team in Colfax, WA. This position is labor-intensive and requires continuous movement in and out of the truck, manually collecting solid waste and dumping it into the back of a rear load Garbage truck, as well as transporting it to the appropriate facilities for disposal.** **We are looking for a** **_safety conscience_** **Residential/Commercial Rear Load Garbage** **Route Driver** **to join the team.** **Previous waste experience would be a huge** **_plus_** **! This route typically averages about 45 hours a week.** **Schedule is Monday-Thursday 4:00am to 2:00Pm, with Occasional Overtime.** **Hourly rate is $28.00/HR.** **Why you need to join us!** **CULTURE: It’s a Great place to work! We work in an environment where empowered, self directed All-stars know what they do is important.** **INTEGRITY: Our definition is “saying what you will do and then doing it!” We keep our promises to our customers and our employees.** **Looking for a Career Path with a** **G** **R** **O** **W** **I** **N** **G** **Company?!** **As a member of our elite team of Drivers, you will feel like you’re a part of something bigger than yourself. Our team works together towards a common goal, making our Customer Service the best in the industry! Do you have a CDL? Does driving a LOCAL route every day sound great? If the answer is Yes, then you’re who were looking for!** **_What we offer:_** **_Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits._** **_Highly Competitive Wage_** **_401K Company Plan_** **_Yearly Boot Allowance of $300.00_** **_Yearly Safety Bonus of up to $1,000_** **DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:** **Ability to read route sheets or Driver Tablet and service each customer identified 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.** **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-Thursday 4am-2:00Pm, with an occasional Overtime. 45+ 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.** **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 as a minimum._** **Ability to read, write, comprehend and communicate in English. High school diploma or equivalent preferred.** **Minimum 2 years of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.** **Basic knowledge of truck components in order to complete pre- and post-trip inspections.** **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".** **Waste Connections is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer** **(Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran)** Washington State wage Range is $28-32.00