Description
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Waste Connections is looking for a Lead Driver to join our GROWING team in Fort Collins, Colorado.
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PAY:
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n- $28/hr (or more depending on experience)
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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
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•Be open to switch to any route at any given time.
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•Sequence routes for optimal efficiency.
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•Ability to safely operate a garbage truck on specified routes to collect solid waste. Waste experience preferred, but not required.
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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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•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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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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•Ability to read, write, comprehend and communicate in English.
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•Basic knowledge of truck components in order to complete pre- and post-trip inspections.
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•Ability to work Monday – Friday with every other Saturday. Approximately 50-55 hours a week with paid overtime.
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•Minimum 2 years of frontload experience.
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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.