Union Rear Load Garbage Truck Driver – Frederickson, WA at Waste Connections

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Mar, 26

Salary

30.49

Posted On

27 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Class B CDL, Waste Management, Trucking, Heavy Equipment Operation, Vehicle Inspections, Hydraulic Controls, Customer Service, Safety Protocols

Industry

Environmental Services

Description

Join a Leader in Environmental Services LeMay PCR, a division of Waste Connections, is hiring a Union Rear Load Garbage Truck Driver in Frederickson, WA. This position offers a stable, long-term career with excellent union benefits and growth opportunities. Why You’ll Love Working With Us Union Benefits: Full union benefits with eligibility to join within 30 days of employment Pension Plan: Secure your future with a robust retirement plan Paid Time Off: Generous PTO to support work-life balance Career Stability: Reliable hours with opportunities for overtime Inclusive Workplace: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion Compensation & Schedule Starting Pay: Starting wage is $30.49/hour, which is 91% of the full union scale. Full scale is $33.51/hour, as outlined in the Teamsters Local 313 collective bargaining agreement. Schedule: Monday–Friday, occasional Saturdays as needed Hours: Approximately 45 hours per week Key Responsibilities Safely operate a rear-load garbage truck along designated routes Collect refuse and recyclables according to route sheets Perform routine vehicle inspections and basic maintenance Operate hydraulic controls to lift and dispose of waste Maintain professional and courteous interactions with customers Perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting, pushing, and pulling items over 100 lbs Working Conditions Outdoor work in varying weather conditions Exposure to mechanical parts, moderate noise, and occasional fumes Frequent heavy lifting and adherence to strict safety protocols Minimum Requirements Valid Class B CDL with air brake endorsement (Class A not required) Candidates must have a minimum of one year of experience in waste management, trucking, or heavy equipment operation, and must not have held more than three jobs in the past five years. Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English High school diploma or equivalent preferred Basic knowledge of truck components for pre- and post-trip inspections SAFETY SENSITIVE: YES About Waste Connections Waste Connections is one of the largest solid waste and recycling companies in North America. We are known for our commitment to safety, sustainability, and employee development. Join a team that values integrity, accountability, and community service. To be considered for any of our current openings, you must complete an application at www.careers.wasteconnections.com. Once you select your position of interest, you will find application information and additional instructions. Benefits and pension information are provided through Teamsters Local 313. Details are available via the union contract. Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status. Waste Connections is an integrated solid waste services company that provides solid waste collection, transfer, disposal and recycling services in mostly exclusive and secondary markets. Our goal is to create an environment where self-directed, empowered employees strive to consistently fulfill our constituent commitments and seek to create positive impacts through interactions with customers, communities, and fellow employees. OUR PEOPLE MEAN EVERYTHING TO US Waste Connections is always working to protect the health of the communities we serve, and we are grateful for the hard work and dedication that you bring to your job every day. Working here means you are a safety-minded individual who is making important contributions on a daily basis that will make a positive impact on those around you. We appreciate that you are a person of integrity who takes pride in the work you do. Our Opportunities BUILD TALENT FROM WITHIN People who want to gain valuable professional experience will find that Waste Connections is a fantastic place to work. You’ll enjoy the opportunity for beneficial training and professional development opportunities that can help enhance your skills and lead the way to a more promising future. LET’S REALIZE YOUR GOALS TOGETHER Bring your passion to succeed and you’ll quickly discover that great opportunities are all around you. At Waste Connections, you’ll thrive if you are friendly, dedicated, and prefer a work hard/play hard culture that is focused on maintaining our reputation as the premier waste services company in the markets we serve. Bring your passion to succeed and you’ll quickly discover that great opportunities and people are all around you. We operate a highly decentralized structure, so we look for energetic individuals who can demonstrate individual initiative and creativity and prefer a work hard/play hard team environment and culture. At Waste Connections, diversity and inclusion are essential to our success. We hire and empower great, capable people from a wide variety of backgrounds and lead with our values. For more than 20 years, we have maintained a culture of safety, integrity and service to build a great place to work. Our culture is built on taking care of each other and the communities we serve.

Responsibilities

The driver will safely operate a rear-load garbage truck along designated routes and collect refuse and recyclables. They will also perform routine vehicle inspections and maintain professional interactions with customers.