Waste Connections has an immediate opening for a Driver Helper to join our team in Knoxville TN .
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Our Helper will work directly with the Truck Driver to ensure safe and proper garbage removal on the assigned route. We seek individuals with a leadership mentality and desire to grow with promotional opportunities in this role.
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Waste Connections offers:
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• Competitive Compensation.
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• Safety Bonuses – Get rewarded for your safe habits.
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• Yearly Boot Stipend and Company Uniforms provided.
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• Benefits Plans – Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Account options.
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• Generous matching 401(K).
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Pay rate: $20.00/hr plus approximately 10 or so hours of overtime weekly.
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(overtime is time and a half after 40).
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Schedule: 5:30am start time averaging approximately 10-11 hours/day.
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Monday-Friday with occasional Saturdays.
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Benefits: We offer excellent benefits including: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term & short term disability, life insurance, 401K.
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Duties and Responsibilities:
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• Collect solid waste materials from customer locations and load into the waste collection truck.
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• Assist driver in safe operation of the vehicle by directing the driver in backing, traffic control, and tight space maneuvering.
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• Operate equipment on the garbage truck to compact trash.
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• Audit the garbage truck for proper equipment prior to leaving for route.
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Requirements:
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• Willing to obtain Class A or B CDL for future growth opportunities!
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• Ability to work in all weather conditions.
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• Ability to lift at least 50lbs repeatedly.
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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.