Alaska Waste, a Waste Connections company, is looking for a safety conscious, Year-Round CDL Driver to join our team in Anchorage, AK!
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The schedule is 4-10's with Sundays off and two consecutive days off during the week. New hire's typically start out working Saturdays for a few months. Starting time of 5:30am.
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Starting pay will be $24.00 to $33.00 per hour depending on experience.
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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Ability to safely operate a garbage truck on specified routes to collect solid waste.
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Ability to read route sheets and service each customer identified on the sheet or assigned by the dispatcher.
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Perform routine inspection and maintenance on vehicles such as checking fluids, safety equipment, and tires.
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Ability to perform a physically demanding job, loading and unloading, at times with no helpers.
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Courteous interaction with our customers and perform other miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
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WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT:
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Extensive physical activity. Requires strenuous physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects over 50 pounds.
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Work environment involves some exposure to physical risks such as moving mechanical parts which require following basic safety precautions.
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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.
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MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:
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Valid Class B CDL with air brakes endorsement as a minimum.
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Clean driving record.
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Ability to read, write, comprehend and communicate in English. High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
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Minimum 1 year of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
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To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application at . Application information and additional instructions can be found once you select your position of interest.
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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".
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Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.