Arrow Sanitary, a Waste Connections Company, is looking to hire a safety conscious Residential Recycle Route Driver to join the team in Portland Oregon.

Shift is Monday-Friday.

Start time is 5:30 AM and ends when route is complete, generally 9-11 hrs/day.

Union starting rate of pay is $28.55/HR.

WHO ARE WE?

WASTE CONNECTIONS, Inc. (NYSE:WCN) – We are an integrated solid waste services company that provides solid waste collection, transfer, disposal and recycling services. The Company serves more than 7 million residential, commercial and industrial customers across 43 States, The District of Columbia and 6 Canadian Provinces. Forbes Magazine voted Waste Connections as one of the Top 200 small & mid-cap Companies in America”, 3 Years in a Row!

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.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Union Benefits Include Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Pension plan.
• Yearly Boot Allowance of $300.00 Per Year
• Yearly Safety Bonus of up to $1,750

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ability to comprehend route 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 700+ customers per day.
• Operate hydraulic hand controls to lift/load recycle containers 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 5:30am to 3:30 or later, with an occasional Saturday's as needed, Standard 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.

Waste Connections is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer (Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran).