Waste Connections is looking for a safety conscience Driver Helper to join our GROWING team in Carbondale, Colorado.
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PAY:
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• $23 per hour working 50-55 hours a week. Every hour after 40 is paid overtime.
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• This position is eligible for safety bonuses
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WHY YOU NEED TO JOIN US:
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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.
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INTEGRITY: Our definition is “saying what you will do and then doing it!” We keep our promises to our customers and our employees.
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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
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•Ability to safely operate a garbage truck (excluding driving) 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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•Help the driver collect the trash and dispose of safely.
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•Ability to perform a physically demanding job, loading and unloading.
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•Operate hydraulic hand controls to lift/load refuse and dispose of trash at designated facilities.
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•Courteous interaction with our customers and perform other miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
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•A typical schedule for this position is Monday-Friday, with an occasional Saturday as needed, 40-45 hour work week.
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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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•Physical stamina and the ability to be at work at a specific time daily.
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•Ability to read, write, comprehend and communicate in English.
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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.