Tractor Trailer Driver
Midlothian, Texas
Overview
As a member of our elite team of drivers, you will feel like you’re a part of something bigger than yourself. Our team works together towards a common goal – cleaning up our communities while making our customer service the best in the industry. Do you have a Class A or B CDL? Does driving a local route every day sound great? If the answer is yes, then you’re who we’re looking for.
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- Safety Minded
- Good Driver
- Team Player
- Problem Solver
- Detail Oriented
- Customer-Focused
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Compensation
Competitive Wages
Paid Vacation Time
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401(k) with Company Match -
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Emergency Travel Assistance
Prepaid Legal Plan
Scholarship Program for Kids
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If you take pride in what you do every day, you will succeed at this company.
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Responsibilities
Tractor Trailer Driver
Midlothian, Texas
We are looking for a safety conscience Tractor Trailer Driver to join the team at our location in Waxahachie, TX. Previous waste experience would be a huge plus!.
Essential Functions:
- Performs complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections including, but not limited to, checking tire pressure, fluid levels, safety equipment, gauges and controls.
- Drives heavy diesel truck along residential and commercial rearload routes and to disposal area(s).
- Climbs into and out of truck at customer locations and disposal area(s).
- Operates hand hydraulic controls to cycle compactor and dispose of collected material at the designated facility.
- Courteously interacts with customers, dispatchers, and supervisors.
- Reads and maintains, in sequential order, tablet, follows map and services each customer as identified on the route sheet or as assigned by dispatcher and/or supervisor.
- Completes required route/productivity sheets, Vehicle Condition Reports (VCRs) and other forms.
- Performs driver check-in procedures upon returning to the facility at the end of the day Follows all safety policies and procedures as well as attend weekly safety meetings.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Equivalent of high school diploma or GED certification
- Valid Class A with air brakes endorsement
- Must meet Waste Connections Driver MVR Qualification Standards.
- Ability to perform physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
- Successfully pass pre-employment (post offer) drug screen, background and motor vehicle records check and Department of Transportation Physical.
- Must be able to read and fill out necessary paperwork completely.
- Communicate clearly to customers, dispatcher, and supervisors.
Work Environment:
- Work independently while driving refuse truck on route
- Routes must be completed daily in all weather extremes including extreme hot or cold, wet or dry conditions
- Work hours will vary by route.
- Truck may or may not have air conditioning
- Constant exposure to unpleasant sights and smells
Apply today and Connect with Your Future at www.wasteconnections.com!
We offer excellent benefits including: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term disability, life insurance, 401K retirement.
Waste Connections is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer (Minorities/Female/Disabled/Veterans)