Driver Trainee- Bend, OR

Cascade Disposal, a Waste Connections Company, is looking to hire a Non-CDL Driver Trainee in Bend, OR.

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 5:30am Start time until the route is complete. Rate of pay will be $25 -$27/ hr DOE. Generally, 8-11hrs. Occasional Saturdays.

**Candidate must hold or obtain either a Class B or Class A CDL Permit prior to hire in order to be considered. ***

In this position, you will be responsible for collecting and loading waste, as well as transporting this waste by a side load truck to a landfill and /or transfer station. This a physically demanding job with big time benefits! We offer competitive pay along with an opportunity to join us for a long term career! If you are a dependable, team-oriented and service-driven person, with a passion for the environment, we may be the perfect place for you!

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What we offer:

• Paid CDL Training for non CDL licensed Driver!
• Competitive Wage! $$$
• Yearly Safety Bonuses $$$
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits.
• 401K Match Program
• Uniforms/Safety Gear Provided and Laundered.
• Yearly Boot allowances
• Overtime
• Stable Year Round, Full Time work.

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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ability to read route Tablet/sheets and service each customer identified on the sheet or assigned by the dispatcher.
• Perform Daily Pre-trip and Post-Trip DOT inspections on vehicles. Such as checking fluids, safety equipment, lights and tire pressure.
• Ability to perform a physically demanding job, loading and unloading, at times with no helpers.
• Operate hydraulic hand controls to lift/load refuse and dispose of trash at designated facilities.
• Courteous interaction with our customers and perform other miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

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WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT:

• Extensive physical activity. Requires strenuous physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects over 50 pounds.
• Work environment involves some exposure to physical risks such as moving mechanical parts. Which require following basic safety precautions.
• 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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REQUIREMENTS:

• Current CDL Permit with Clean Driving Record
• Pass background check and pre-employment drug screening test
• Working knowledge of D.O.T. laws
• Ability to work 40-50 hours a week
• Ability to read, write and comprehend reports to complete daily assignments in English.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Candidates for employment must meet position requirements and successfully pass post offer employment examinations including:

• Background Check
• MVR Check (Clean Driving Record)
• Drug screen
• Physical Capacity exam

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****If applying through Indeed or other third party site:

To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application directly through our website at: www.wasteconnections.com

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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.